Latest Mary’s Meals News: Stories & Campaigns


Paving the way to brighter futures in India
Paige Boxshall, Programme Relationship Manager at Mary’s Meals International, recalls her trip to India and the positive impact our school meals are making in the country.
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What’s your ultimate meal deal?
What’s your go-to meal deal choice? Crisps, a sandwich, maybe a fizzy drink? We asked some of our celebrity supporters to weigh in on the debate!
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Mary’s Meals named Inner Wheel’s international charity of the year
Mary’s Meals has been named Inner Wheel in GB & I’s international charity of the year.
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Live Aid: 40 Years On - Ethiopia Faces Hidden Humanitarian Catastrophe
40 years after Live Aid, children in Tigray face a largely unseen hunger crisis. Mary’s Meals now feeds 240,000 children daily in Ethiopia
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Donate Leftover Holiday Money to Charity and Provide Meals for Hungry Children
Don’t let your spare holiday spending money go to waste. Donate it to Mary’s Meals and transform it into school meals for children living in poverty.
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Fuelling Rubina’s future
Find out how a daily school meal is helping 11-year-old Rubina rewrite her story.
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‘Uncle Mary’s Meals’
We caught up with Konah to hear more about his School Feeding Officer role in Liberia.
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Every Child Deserves a Seat at the Table
At Mary’s Meals, we believe no child should go hungry. Discover how your support ensures children are fed, educated, and welcomed to the table.
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Walk the Augustine Camino with us
During this Jubilee Year, we would be delighted if you joined us as Pilgrims of Hope on the Augustine Camino.
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Light up the longest day this month with a feel-good fundraising walk
We're inviting people across the UK to take part in a sponsored walk on the longest day of the year.
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A mother and daughter who never give up
Shona Shea, Head of Media and Content at Mary's Meals UK, reflects on two meetings with Lydia and her mother, Shewit, in Ethiopia.
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Dancing and dreaming with Beyonce
Beyonce’s story has a difficult beginning. But with help from Mary’s Meals she has a bright future ahead.
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Transforming the future for girls in Yemen
Summer Nasser, CEO of Yemen Aid, our partner in the country, explains how Mary’s Meals is helping to transform the future for young girls in Yemen.
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Volunteers’ Week: Join the movement that’s changing lives
This Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our wonderful volunteers and all the work they do.
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Gary Maclean cooks a gourmet meal deal for under £4
MasterChef and long-time Mary’s Meals supporter, Gary Maclean, is encouraging the nation to take part in the Mary’s Meals Deals Challenge.
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Volunteers' Week: A family effort
Volunteer Tricia and her 10-year-old grandson William are inspiring others to join Mary’s Meals.
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A day in the life of Grandma Alice
Join us for a day as a Mary’s Meals volunteer cook in Zambia
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MasterChef champ Gary Maclean's top BBQ hacks for National BBQ Week
MasterChef champion Gary Maclean has teamed up with Mary’s Meals this National BBQ Week to encourage Brits to back the charity throughout barbecue season
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Why Regular Charity Donations are Important
Discover how regular charity donations to Mary’s Meals provide consistent, life-changing school meals to children in need. Start your monthly gift today.
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A Day in the Life of a Child Fed by Mary’s Meals School Meal
See how one daily meal from Mary’s Meals transforms a child’s entire day—fueling learning, hope, and a brighter future.
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The latest news from our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
The latest articles, blogs, news stories and more from the founder of Mary's Meals.

Live Aid: 40 Years On - Ethiopia Faces Hidden Humanitarian Catastrophe
40 years after Live Aid, children in Tigray face a largely unseen hunger crisis. Mary’s Meals now feeds 240,000 children daily in Ethiopia
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