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What we do
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. Our meals make it possible for hungry children to come to school and give them the energy they need to concentrate and participate in class.
We are already serving 2,429,182 children every school day – and, together, we can reach the next hungry child waiting for Mary’s Meals. It costs just £19.15 to provide a child with meals in a place of education for a whole school year.
Where we work
Mary's Meals works in 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Learn more about our global school feeding programme and the challenges faced by the communities we serve.
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Liberia
South Sudan
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Yemen
Get involved
There are so many ways to support our work to bring life-changing meals to children in school. Explore some of the ways you can get involved and make a difference.
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Become a regular giver
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Volunteer
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Fundraise
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Work with us
It costs just £19.15 to feed a child in a place of education for a whole school year.
Please give what you can today.
Latest news and updates
Find out more about the work we do through articles and case studies from around the world.
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Mary's Meals at Mladifest 2024
Girls in Education
World Refugee Day 2024
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Mary’s Meals Statement on World Hunger Day
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We're now serving 2,429,182 children every school day.
But 67 million primary school-age children are out of school around the world. Even for those attending school, hunger is one of the biggest barriers to concentration and learning.