How you can help us in our work

Whether it’s becoming a monthly donor, fundraising for us or volunteering your time, you can make an incredible difference to the children we serve by getting involved with our charity.

Back to all stories | Posted on 28 October 24 in NewsBlogFundraising

There are many ways you can support our vision that every child receives a daily meal in their place of education.

From setting up an information table at a community event or hosting your own fundraiser, to taking part in a sponsored activity, your efforts have an enormous impact on the lives of the children we serve.

Here are a few ways in which you can support our work and help us to reach the next hungry child:

Become a monthly donor

Regular gifts help us plan for the future – that’s what sets them apart from other donations. When you set up a monthly gift to Mary’s Meals, you’re right there beside us as we grow the global movement. You help us to keep our promise to reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.

Fundraise for our charity

Our fundraisers are a vital spark that helps to keep Mary’s Meals’ light burning. These generous people generate funds to put food on plates for more than 2.4 million vulnerable children across the globe every school day. By getting involved with fundraising for Mary’s Meals, you can make a lasting change to the lives of children living in some of the world’s poorest communities. Remember that each $31.70 you raise feeds a child in need for an entire school year!

Check out our fundraising resources to get started!

Volunteer your time

You can assist our team across Canada in raising awareness and funds to support our mission to end child hunger. Whether it's organizing fundraising events and starting conversations about our work in your country, or using your skills to support us with local administrative tasks, volunteering your time for Mary’s Meals can help bring hope to vulnerable children.

Join our youth ambassadors

If you’re aged between 16-25, you can join our global movement of Mary’s Meals Youth Ambassadors to help raise awareness and fundraise in your school, university, workplace or as part of a national group. Becoming a Youth Ambassador will give you opportunities to meet other young people across the world and gain leadership development skills that support you in your role.

Partner with us

We work together with partners across the world who share our vision that every child receives a daily meal in their place of education. With fundraising offices in over 20 countries, we develop deep-rooted relationships with those who share our values and passion:

• Global corporate partnerships – we work with global corporates, national companies and small to medium-sized businesses to develop flexible, high impact and bespoke partnerships

Philanthropic giving – we have a global community of philanthropists, whose generosity and compassion play a vital role in enabling us to support over 2.4 million children every school day

Trusts and foundations – we work alongside corporate, private and family foundations that align with our values and commitment to help us realize our vision.

There are many ways you can get involved with Mary’s Meals – from sharing our story in your place of work, school or church, to leaving a gift in your will. Will you consider how you could use your passions and skills to help us reach the next child waiting for Mary's Meals? Together, we can make a difference. 

There are many different ways you can help by donating your time, money, thoughts and prayers.