St Henry’s Parish in Canada Raises More Than $4,000 to Support Mary’s Meals

The first Sunday of February has its own special tradition at St Henry’s Roman Catholic Parish in Melville, Canada. 

Since 2017, parishioners have gathered on the same day every year to support of Mary’s Meals, and this year was no different.  

The Social Justice Committee brought the community together on 2 February for a plate of soup and a sandwich after the Mass. Those who attended learned about our work and heard stories of some of the children who receive Mary’s Meals at their place of education.  

A total of $4,082 was raised for Mary’s Meals generated by donations from the lunch and the sale of copies of Magnus’ book, The Shed That Fed 2 Million Children. 

How does fundraising in Canada help children?

Fundraising in Canada helps Mary’s Meals provide daily school meals to children living in areas of great need. Donations contribute to programmes that provide nutritious meals in places of education, helping children attend school and have the opportunity to learn.

Where does Mary’s Meals provide school meals?

Mary’s Meals provides school meals to more than 3 million children in thousands of places of learning across 16 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Its programmes focus on communities where children face barriers to education because of poverty and other challenges.

What impact does a school meal have?

A daily school meal can encourage children to attend school and help them concentrate on their lessons. Providing meals at school helps remove one barrier to education for children living in areas of great need.

How can I support Mary’s Meals?

You can support Mary’s Meals by donating, fundraising or organising an event in your local community. Every contribution helps Mary’s Meals reach more children with a daily school meal and the opportunity to learn.