The work of Mary’s Meals grew out of the Marian shrine, Medjugorje, in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
From feeding just 200 children in Malawi in 2002, Mary’s Meals is now reaching more than 3 million children with life-changing meals every school day.
Those involved in the first Mary’s Meals projects were all people whose lives had been changed by pilgrimages to Medjugorje. It was decided, therefore, to name the organization in honor of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
3 million children
More than 3 million children served daily.
16 countries
We operate in 16 countries across the globe.
$25.20
Just $25.20 feeds a child for an entire school year.
Lettie
In our new feature film, Lettie, a young girl forced into adulthood shares her story. From a 10-year-old facing hunger, leaving school, and caring for her younger siblings, to a healthy, educated mother providing for her own family. Lettie’s journey is a powerful reminder of what school meals can make possible. Her story shows how access to education, proper nutrition, and the support of others can change the course of a life—and shape generations to come.
Called to Love Through Action w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
Hear Magnus share the Mary's Meals story and how one simple "yes" grew into our global grassroots mission.
You Can Help Change Lives
Feed Children. Form Leaders. Live the Faith.
Invite a Mary’s Meals speaker and learn how a simple, faith‑rooted solution is transforming the lives of more than 3 million children worldwide—drawing them into the classroom and opening the door to education, dignity, and hope.
For just $25.20, one child can receive daily meals in a place of education for an entire school year: an extraordinary expression of Catholic stewardship and compassion.