Fundraising ideas

Fundraising Ideas

Looking for new and easy fundraising ideas? There is plenty you can do to fundraise for Mary’s Meals! Remember, it only costs $25.20 to feed a hungry child with Mary's Meals for a full school year.

Move for Meals

Want to get active but don’t know where to start? We have seen supporters cycle across states, walk incredible distances and even run marathons! These kinds of challenges are a simple way to keep fit and ‘Move for Meals’. Just decide on what your “moves” will be, create a fundraising page, and invite your friends and family to support you. You can learn about how to Move for Meals by clicking here. 

Sponsor A School

Sponsoring a school is an amazing way to help us reach more of the world’s poorest children with the promise of a daily meal. Simply choose the size of school you wish to sponsor, and we will contact you to discuss your options and then assign a school to you. And then it’s up to you – you can choose to make your donation upfront or in stages, or you can begin to fundraise within your community.

Porridge Day 

This project would be great for schools, VBS, youth groups, or even a group of your family and friends! Throw an event serving porridge (or oatmeal) so people can experience what kids eat every school day in some of the countries we serve. During the event, play one of Mary’s Meals’ videos so guests can understand the gravity of the global hunger crisis and realize the difference their donations make. Guests can even be invited to donate funds to make a huge difference to the children who rely on porridge daily! You can host a Porridge Days during Lent because of the season’s emphasis on fasting, although World Porridge Day on October 10th is also a great option.

Fundraising at Work

No matter the fundraiser (a raffle, a soccer tournament, or even a bake sale), there are plenty of ways to set up an easy fundraiser at work. Some companies have employee match programs for employees who are raising money for charity. Why not find out if this is something your employer can offer?

Fundraising at School

Ditch that school uniform and put on a fundraising “dress down” day! Hold a talent show! There’s so much you can do in school to fundraise for Mary’s Meals and help us reach the next hungry child. You can even challenge each student at school or in a class to feed another student by donating $25.20. 

Fundraising at Church

Book a Mary’s Meals speaker to visit your church! Encourage youth groups or Religious Education programs to raise money and lead them in activities about the importance of Catholic Social Teaching. They can learn and have fun by participating in relay races with rice which shows young people how to be careful with food and work together to accomplish a goal. Additionally, you can encourage people to pray for our mission. Contact us and we would be happy to send your church brochures or prayer cards for parishioners to take home.

There’s so much you can do to raise funds and raise awareness for Mary’s Meals! Remember that if you’re fundraising online, go to our website to start a fundraiser or look for ones to support.