Walk for Mary's Meals!

Roy Peachey • December 16, 2024

About Mary’s Meals

Mary’s Meals is a global movement that runs school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. These nutritious meals bring children into the classroom, and help them to make the most of their schooling, which can ultimately be their ladder out of poverty.


We are currently feeding 2,429,182 children in 16 countries round the world. Remarkably, thanks to our low-cost model and the work of thousands of volunteers, it costs just £19.15 to feed a child for a whole school year. Find out more at www.marysmeals.org.uk


Why walk for Mary’s Meals?

Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things. We believe that lots of little acts of love, including your walk, can change children’s lives.


How your pilgrimage could help the people we serve

You can support us by setting up a Just Giving page and choosing Mary’s Meals as the charity you want to support. We can help you promote your pilgrimage and your fundraising. Please contact us at info@marysmeals.org


Whilst on pilgrimage you may wish to pray for our mission

Prayer is one of the most important ways you can support our mission. Please have a look at the prayer resources on our website: https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/get-involved/churches-and-prayers


Contact:

You can contact us for support and more information by emailing info@marysmeals.org or by phoning 0800 698 1212

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