PEOPLE in Stirling are being urged to help feed hungry children by giving their time this Volunteers' Week.

Mary's Meals, which provides a daily school meal to more than 2.4 million hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries, is highlighting the work of people who lend their time and skills as part of Volunteers' Week, held on the first week of June.

The charity said its work  is only made possible by the dedication of volunteers across the globe, including people in the UK who raise awareness by organising fundraising events, helping with bucket collections or by distributing promotional materials and giving talks in local communities.

Morven Macgillivray, supporter engagement manager at Mary’s Meals, said: “Our work simply wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful volunteers.

“From the people here in the UK who raise awareness of our mission, to those in the countries where we work who cook and serve our school meals – our volunteers are the bedrock of everything we do to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest communities.

“Rising food and fuel prices, conflict and natural disaster have made it an incredibly challenging time for us and the vulnerable children we feed.

“However, in difficult moments, we are given energy and hope by our fantastic family of volunteers who give their precious time and skills to support us.

“We would love to welcome more volunteers from Stirlingshire to help us reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.”

It costs Mary’s Meals £19.15 to feed a hungry child for an entire school year.

Visit marysmeals.org.uk/volunteer for more.