As you may know, I have frequented Belize on mission trips over the past 10+ years where I worked with Rafi Cob and others to bring basic needs and resources to Belize. A few years ago, the Catholic Church that employed Rafi essentially did away with their Social Services department due to their own economic hardships, which left Rafi without a job that he loved and a diminished food pantry that only serves those in the city. This weighed heavy on my heart, and on a trip in September of 2019 I got to see for my own eyes the need for basic services in the rural areas, and Covid has only made it worse. I also saw how Rafi and his wife Desi continued to do what they could for others. This past summer, God put it on my heart to partner with Rafi and start a non-profit to fund a food pantry that will provide for those in need in the Corozal District of Belize.

Our goal is to serve 50 families a month and have a reserve for emergency purposes, especially during hurricane season. Along with providing monthly basic food provisions, Rafi will be able to give pastoral care and counseling to those we are serving. We know these services will help some to get back on their feet, thus providing an opening for other families. We are confident the pantry will bring blessings, healing, and love to those who need it the most.

We have many expenses as we move forward, and if you are like me and give extra this time of year, we would gladly accept your monetary blessing! Merry Christmas to you and your family!