That this House joins with the Argyll-based charity Mary’s Meals in celebrating their remarkable achievement of providing more than three million of the world’s poorest children, across 16 countries, with a nutritious daily meal at school; recognises the transformative impact of these meals have in reducing hunger, increasing school enrolment, improving attendance and concentration in class, and in lowering drop-out rates; commends the community-led nature of the programme and its commitment to sourcing food locally to support regional economies; notes the exceptional cost-effectiveness of the initiative, delivering meals at an average cost of just ten pence per meal; and acknowledges the vital role of supporters in Argyll, Scotland, the UK and globally in empowering children to lift their communities out of poverty through education; thanks everyone at Mary’s Meals for their outstanding contribution over many years to alleviate hunger and promote the benefits of education, and wishes Mary’s Meal’s every success in the future.
