World Porridge Day

[2][3] The event is organized to raise funds for the charity Mary's Meals, based in Argyll, Scotland, to feed hungry children in developing countries.

The organization "feeds the nutrient-rich maize-based porridge Likuni Phala.

"[2] The 2009 day included gatherings in the United States, France, Malawi, Bosnia and Sweden.

Some countries it works in include Haiti, Burma, India, Kenya, Zambia, Liberia, and Thailand.

[1] The World Porridge Making Championship has taken place alongside the day since 2009.