The Mary’s Meals Schools Award
THE MARY'S MEALS SCHOOLS AWARD
At Mary's Meals, we believe that education is the key to transforming lives, and we deeply value the vital role that schools and teachers play in this mission. By providing life-changing meals to children in need, we empower communities and build a future where every child can learn and thrive.
That’s why we’ve created the Mary's Meals Schools Award Programme —a chance for your secondary school to inspire students to take action, make a difference, and become part of a global movement focused on achieving our vision of every child receiving a daily meal in a place of education.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
The Schools Award Programme offers your school a unique opportunity to:
Teach Social Responsibility: Help students understand global hunger and the importance of compassion by engaging them in meaningful discussions and activities.
Inspire Leadership: Give students the chance to take on leadership roles and organise events that foster skills like initiative and problem-solving.
Make a Real Impact: Every action—whether it’s fundraising, raising awareness, or advocating for change—helps provide life-changing meals to children in need.
Build Community: Bring students and staff together around a common cause, fostering empathy and global awareness while creating a sense of unity within the school.
AWARDS LEVELS
The Schools Award Programme offers three levels of recognition based on your school's engagement:
BRONZE AWARD
Set up a leadership team, host one event, and establish measurable goals to begin your school's journey.
SILVER AWARD
Engage the whole school community by hosting two events and reporting on the impact you've made.
GOLD AWARD
Take your efforts to the next level by involving the wider community, hosting three events, and creating a plan for future engagement.
Zero Hunger: how it happened
"One day, I hope not too long from now, a child will read in a history book about famines of the past and the fact that millions of people used to die of hunger year after year, in a world of plenty. And like us when we first read about slavery, or the Holocaust, they will be outraged and incredulous."
