Start fundraising – A simple solution to world hunger

It costs just HKD190 to feed a child for a whole school year, so even the smallest amounts can have a huge impact.

Everyone can play a part in helping us reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals by raising funds for our work.

Not sure what you could do? Check out these tried-and-tested ideas:

Get sponsored

Need a challenge to get you more active? Whether you’re taking on a walk, cycle, swim, or running a marathon, ask friends and family to sponsor you for Mary’s Meals. Remember, you don’t need to be sporty to get sponsors — how about a silence, a fast, or a musical challenge?

Movie night at home

Having your friends round to watch a movie may not sound like a money-maker, but if you prepare some snacks and ask for donations on entry, you could be surprised how much you’ll raise. For some added glitz, you could decorate your living room like a cinema or have a costume theme based on your favourite movie.

Meals around the world

You could host a ‘Meals around the World’ event, whether it’s a buffet at school or in your workplace, or a dinner party at home. Lay on some international dishes and invite your guests to try them in return for a donation.

Give it up for Mary’s Meals

Why not use Mary’s Meals as your inspiration to kick a bad habit? Whatever you would usually spend on your vice can quickly add up, so whatever it is, give it up for Mary’s Meals!

Bakes and shakes

Everyone loves a cake sale. Succulent sponges and chocolate tray bakes are difficult to turn down, but why not offer a healthy choice by selling fruit shakes too? Get the aprons on, sleeves up – and watch the donations roll in!

Dress down, clean up

Suggest a casual clothes day at your school or workplace, charging a donation from everyone for the privilege. Or why not set a dress down theme and ask everyone to wear Mary’s Meals blue for the day?

Either way, you’ll be surprised how many hungry children your efforts will help.

Next Steps…

Once you’ve decided what to do, we have lots of downloadable resources to help you plan and publicise your event or fundraising activities.

If you need anything else to get your fundraising efforts going, please contact us.