Players of People’s Postcode Lottery help feed more than 10,000 hungry children
£425,000 funding boost helps Mary’s Meals to transform young lives in Africa
Generous players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised £425,000 for our work to help us transform the lives of hungry children in Africa.
The latest funding will ensure 10,961 hungry children receive a life-changing meal every day for a whole school year.
Since 2015, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £2.7 million for Mary’s Meals.
The most recent funding will allow us to reach children in eight African countries including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Daniel Adams, executive director of Mary’s Meals, said: "We are hugely grateful to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for their incredible generosity which is helping Mary’s Meals to keep our promise to the children that we serve and allowing us to reach even more children with a precious meal.”
The funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery will also allow us to develop our work in other areas including a focus on recruiting more volunteers throughout different regions of the UK and the promotion of new and existing campaigns.
Zambia is just one such country where we are making a big difference thanks to player support.
Olivia, 14, says: “I feel very hungry when I get to school. Phala (vitamin enriched porridge) fills me with energy. It helps me to concentrate. School is important, because when I have finished, I will be able to support myself.”
