Mary's Meals
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Kaitlyn Flynn
EMAIL
info@marysmealsusa.org
PHONE
800-385-4983
OFFICE ADDRESS
590 Bloomfield Avenue, Unit 280
Bloomfield, NJ 7003
TYPE OF WORK
Mary’s Meals provides daily meals to chronically hungry children in a place
of learning. In this way the hungry child is attracted to the classroom where
they can gain a better future for themselves and their community. The
main focus of Mary’s Meals is their school feeding program but they also
have a long history of providing emergency relief to vulnerable regions
around the world. They occasionally provide residential care for children
when funds allow and when this complements their school feeding
program.
Mary’s Meals grew out of a response to the Bosnian conflict in the early
1990s. Many of the people who work for Mary’s Meals are motivated by
their religious faith, but Mary's Meals is not a faith-based organization, and
people of every and no creed find common ground in the humanitarian
focus of Mary’s Meals.
Iowans support the mission of Mary's Meals through fundraisers including
dodge ball tournaments, walk/run events, school activities, and more.
Iowa Volunteer Leader Ellen Miller travels to approximately three k-12
schools each month to facilitate hands-on activities and presentations on
hunger and poverty around the world.
International, Advocacy
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
HOW TO HELP
Individuals, organizations, and faith communities can support the work of
Mary's Meals by making a donation or volunteering. Volunteers spread
awareness, raise funds, and offer prayer support. Larger groups and
organizations can also sponsor a school.
Contact their Iowa-based organizer, Ellen Miller at ecosmo@mchsi.com for
local volunteer opportunities or to schedule a presentation at your school
or church group.
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