Motherwell's Stephen O'Donnell has backed a charity appeal to feed hungry children in Haiti ahead of Scotland's World Cup clash. The appeal aims to provide nearly 900,000 meals for kids in crisis-hit Haiti. O'Donnell, a former Scotland international and current Motherwell footballer, is a long-time supporter of the charity Mary's Meals. He has called on the people of Midlothian to consider contributing to the appeal, which has already raised enough to provide nearly 900,000 meals for hungry Haitian children. The charity has highlighted the dire situation in Haiti, where armed conflict has intensified and gangs now control an estimated 90% of the capital city. The situation has left the country facing its worst hunger crisis in history, with more than half of the population currently experiencing acute food insecurity. The hardest hit are Haiti's children, who are being recruited into armed gangs lured by the promise of food. Mary's Meals has been providing school meals in Haiti since 2006 and has recently launched a crisis appeal. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of Scots, donations have already raised enough to provide nearly 900,000 meals for hungry Haitian children. O'Donnell says: 'While all eyes will be on the pitch on Sunday, the match is also shining a spotlight on Haiti's challenges off the pitch. The game holds so much excitement for me, my former teammates, the Tartan Army, and all of Scotland, but it gives everyone a chance to reflect on what's happening in Haiti as well.' He adds: 'As a father, I can only imagine how it feels to be struggling to feed your children, amid violence and the threat of your loved ones being recruited into gangs. I'm thankful there's a charity in Scotland helping those in need, and I know the incredible work Mary's Meals does in turning just one 10 pence coin into a nutritious meal for a child.'