Latest Mary’s Meals News: Stories & Campaigns

Mary's Meals is providing vital food aid in a war-torn region of Ethiopia, and is now providing more meals to children in Tigray than any other global organisation. We have announced a significant expansion of its school feeding programme in Tigray, Ethiopia, following a generous response to a recent crisis appeal. 

Learn how a group of passionate Transformers fans turned their love of toys into a powerful fundraiser to feed hungry children with Mary’s Meals.

Have you ever wondered how Mary’s Meals chooses the countries, schools and partners for our school feeding programme? With so many children across the world in need of daily meals in school, how do our teams make these important decisions? We take a look at our newest school feeding programme, in Mozambique, and share more about some of the considerations and decisions we make before expanding into a new country.

Discover how Mary’s Meals helps transform lives by providing daily meals that empower girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams.

A young teenager from Edinburgh cycled the famous West Highland Way in just 25 hours to raise funds for hungry children. Cameron Hutchison, 13, and his dad, Colin, 55, took on the challenge on mountain bikes for Mary’s Meals on June 20.

A roundup of news from Mary's Meals in Northern Ireland

Learn how Mary’s Meals adapts to climate challenges in Maddagascar and ensures 90,000 children can continue to learn and eat despite climate driven disasters.

A look into the identity of Promise Pledgers and how we came up with it.

Mary’s Meals reaffirms its commitment to ensure every child has access to food and education. Read how we’re turning this pledge into daily action worldwide.

Discover how your support helps Mary’s Meals reach vulnerable girls in Yemen with the nourishment and education they need to dream of a better future

Isatu lives in Grand Cape Mount County in Liberia, an area not too far from the school she attends. At 16 years old, she is among the oldest in her grade six class and like many other girls from her community, is aware of the ingrained beliefs about gender roles that say girls should wash dishes, cook, clean the house, and wash clothes.

Mantasha, 12, has had a difficult childhood. Her mother sadly died of tuberculosis when Mantasha was just six-years-old and her father was left disabled and unable to work after he also contracted the same disease. The family soon moved to Delhi because Mantasha’s aunt lives there and her father was hoping she could help to support his children.  

We want to let those elected to parliament know that we care about those beyond our borders. Not only do we care, we want to do something that could change their lives.

With help from our local partners, we continue to attract children to school in the midst of unrest in Haiti, described locally as ‘way worse than what you see in the news’

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals, reflects on his recent visit to the Tigray region of Ethiopia

Mary’s Meals launches school feeding programmes in Mozambique. Discover how meals we provide are helping communities heal, learn, and grow.

Join the Mary’s Meals fundraising journey from Scotland to Malawi. Every mile walked supports hungry children with a life-changing daily meal. Get involved today.

On 1 June, our active challenge From Dalmally To Malawi begins! Look no further as we tell you all you need to know about Dalmally, Malawi and how your miles will help Mary’s Meals feed hungry children.

Host a Eurovision-themed fundraiser like a quiz night, fancy dress or bake sale and support Mary’s Meals while you enjoy the song contest.

Learn how players of the People’s Postcode Lottery are funding school meals and changing young lives globally.