A charity is closing its Glasgow shop and warehouse after a decline in income.
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder and CEO of Marys Meals, pictured next to mugs similar to those used by children receiving Marys Meals.Mary's Meals is closing its shop on Duke Street as well as in Troon, Lochgilphead, Inverkeithing, Dunblane and Oban.READ MORE: Protest group pulls banner stunt in Glasgow as energy prices set to surge
"In recent years there has been a steady decline of income from our shops – while the cost of operating them has continued to increase.The charity was founded in 2002 by brothers Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother Fergus. When Magnus visited Malawi during a famine and met a mother dying from AIDS, he was inspired to bring much-neededMary's Meals went from feeding 200 children to over 2,500,000 in 2022.
"We are so grateful for the dedication of our shop and warehouse staff and volunteers to growing Mary’s Meals within their local communities.
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