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Moray folk encouraged to take on Mary's Meals challenge to help feed hungry children


By Jonathan Clark

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PEOPLE in Moray are being encouraged to raise funds and help feed hungry children by taking on a Miles For Mary’s Meals challenge.

The school-feeding charity wants supporters to get active and make a donation, or ask for sponsorship, for every mile the walk during the challenge.

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious meals in schools in 19 of the world’s poorest countries.

The meals reached Haiti during the coronavirus pandemic.
The meals reached Haiti during the coronavirus pandemic.

The promise of food attracts impoverished children to the classroom, where they can gain an education that will one day be their ladder out of poverty.

With schools across the globe closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the charity has been quick to adapt, working with governments and local communities to develop safe methods of distribution which allow almost all the children who normally enjoy meals to eat at home instead.

Karen Gray, UK director of communications at Mary’s Meals, said: “Whether it’s running a marathon, committing to a daily walk or getting on your bike, there are lots of ways you can take part in our Miles For Mary’s Meals campaign.

“Simply set yourself a challenge and raise funds for every mile you meet."

Melanie Hayes, from Thurso, decided to donate £1 for every mile that she ran in a month.

Melanie Hayes, from Thurso, taking part in the challenge.
Melanie Hayes, from Thurso, taking part in the challenge.

She managed an impressive 103.5 miles – and donated enough to feed more than six children with Mary’s Meals for a year.

She said: “I can’t imagine how difficult the coronavirus pandemic has been for the children receiving Mary’s Meals.

"But it’s wonderful to hear that this amazing charity continues to reach hungry children in their homes at this time.

"Remembering this really motivated me to keep running.”

It costs £15.90 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. To find out more visit marysmeals.org.uk.

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