The Shed That Fed 2 Million Children: The Marys Meals Story

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An updated edition of The Shed That Fed A Million Children first published in 2015.

The original book tells the incredible story of how Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, a quiet, unassuming fish farmer from Argyll, Scotland, became the international CEO of a global school-feeding charity.
At that time, Marys Meals was feeding a million children every school day in some of the poorest countries of the world.
Fast forward six years and that figure has now doubled to more than 2 million children who now receive Marys Meals daily in their place of education.

In this edition, which features an additional chapter as well as a new preface and epilogue, Magnus brings the story right up-to-date, recounting how the continued growth of the international movement has been made possible, thanks to a global legion of staff, volunteers and supporters. Their unwavering commitment, dedication and continued little acts of love have created an organisation that now holds the key to eradicating child hunger altogether.

This humble, heart-warming yet powerful story has never been more relevant in our society of plenty and privilege. It will open your eyes to the extraordinary impact that Marys Meals makes in the lives of the children it serves for them, food changes the story.

Speaking Volumes Christian Book of the Year 2016.

Previously published as The Shed That Fed a Million Children.

Reviews

MacFarlane-Barrow writes simply, modestly and
movingly. It is a book full of kindness that stirs you, on every
page, to want to be better. Independent

It is a remarkably straightforward aim, but one that changes
lives. Telegraph

The power of the message lay in its simplicity and the no-frills ethos inscribed on Magnus heart. Daily Record

Marys Meals has come of age by holding firm to its governing values, negotiating corrupt regimes, poor infrastructure,
natural disasters and even Ebola to keep on feeding some of
the worlds poorest people. Scotsman

Author Bio

Magnus started his career as a Salmon farmer in rural Argyll, but when the Balkan conflict began, he and his brother were so moved by the scenes on television that they gathered a jeep-load of aid and joined a convoy travelling to Bosnia to distribute it. On his return home, Magnus expected to resume his job, however, he came back to discover that the public had carried on donating and instead he continued organising and distributing aid. In 2002 his work led him to Malawi, where he met a family whose situation would alter the course of his work, and Mary's Meals was born.