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I thank God for Pope Francis – that his suffering has come to end, and for the brave and dignified way he lived his last illness. This is a day of Resurrection. Pope Francis has joined Jesus, who has visited him as he did with Peter and the apostles. First thing after Easter, he came to his friends! To grant him peace.

As another winter ends and spring begins to bloom, Magnus shares a special Easter message to the Mary's Meals family.

On March 24 2025, Mary's Meals Founder and CEO, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, joined Gus Lloyd on his podcast, Seize the Day. They discuss the Mary's Meals mission, the "Right to Hope" and Magnus' recent speech at the Vatican Summit on Children's Rights.

Magnus joins CFN to share about children's right to hope, education and food, and it's intrinsic connection to the Mary's Meals mission.

Chantrelle Paul, a volunteer cook for Mary’s Meals, talks about the impact of gang violence in Haiti and the hope she has for her children’s future.

Myrlande talks about how gangs recruit children in Haiti and how school feeding can prevent children from joining gangs.

Emmline Toussaint from our partner BND talks about the impact of gang violence on children in Haiti and how Mary’s Meals is a beacon of hope for local communities.

Fifteen years after the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, food is a major incentive preventing Haiti’s children joining a gang.

Gift’s story shows the powerful impact of our school meals

Mary’s Meals’ school feeding program is having a positive impact on Mozambique’s children amid drought, flooding and cyclones.

Despite the failed rainy seasons and drought, Mary’s Meals is providing Thabita hope for the future.

Amid the many headlines and reports about food crises, understanding hunger and the levels of food insecurity that prompt warnings can inform ways to help.

Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 100 years. Action is needed to avoid a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe in the region.

There seems to be no end to the consequences of Zambia’s historic drought.

As her family battles to survive after a cyclone and drought, Elise’s bright future hangs in the balance.

People in Southern Africa are facing “emergency” levels of hunger – help us feed many thousands more children in the region.

On Monday, February 3, Mary's Meals Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow spoke with world leaders at first World Leaders Summit on Children's Rights in Rome.

As we step into the new year and reflect on 2024, we are reminded of the incredible generosity and
resilience shown by people around the world, even in the face of daunting challenges and seemingly
insurmountable obstacles.

Most families will spend over $30 per person on their Christmas dinner this year. But for just $25.20, you can feed a child in their place of education for a whole school year.

Bring Hope of a Brighter Future for Hungry Children from Poor and Vulnerable Communities through Donating to Mary’s Meals on Giving Tuesday.