The Backpack Project appeals to schools, clubs, businesses, churches and individuals to fill backpacks with basic educational materials to send to children receiving Mary’s Meals. Most of the children who benefit from Mary’s Meals and the Backpack Project have suffered war, poverty, famine, or natural disaster.

Having lost her son David in a car crash and to mark his 35th birthday, Mary spoke to Jacki about why her family got involved in the project