Why Mary's Meals provides school meals
Mary’s Meals provides life-changing school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest communities. The promise of a good meal brings hungry children into the classroom, where they can gain an education and better opportunities for the future.
As well as attracting children into the classroom, school feeding has the power to improve concentration and participation in class, as well as increasing children’s overall happiness. It is therefore a key investment in a country’s future and a cost-effective route out of poverty in the long-term.
3 million
Three million hungry children are fed each school day.
16 countries
We serve our meals in 16 countries around the world.
£19.15
It costs just £19.15 to feed a child for a whole school year.
Why your donation matters
We are already serving more than three million every school day. But millions more are still waiting for Mary’s Meals. With your support more hungry children will wake each morning knowing they will eat a good meal today – your donation means they have hope for a brighter tomorrow.
How much does it cost to provide school meals?
Thanks to our low-cost approach it costs just £19.15 to provide a child with meals in a place of education for a whole school year.
That’s means each school meal costs 10p, so even a small donation can make a big difference to children around the world.
£10
£10 can provide 100 school meals.
£19.15
£19.15 can feed a child for a whole school year.
£50
£50 can provide 500 school meals.
