Because of Partners and Friends of Paula White Ministries and City of Destiny, we were recently able to coordinate and provide assistance to the country of Belize. Due to the recent hurricane, many are left with absolutely nothing and in desperate need of assistance. Because of YOU, Paula White Ministries was able to begin helping- Transforming Lives, Healing Hearts, and Winning Souls!
This week we provided for Belize:
- 15,000 Rice and Bean meals
- 2,898 5 oz can White Chicken Meat
- 2,592 pks of Ramen Noodles
- 1,920 5 oz can Tuna
- 1.000 2 lb bag Split Peas
- 900 2 lb bag lentils
- 888 15 oz Fruit Cocktail
- 816 15.5 oz can Chick Peas
- 731 24 oz can Pasta Sauce
- 720 15 oz can Spaghetti Sauce
- 676 14.75 oz can Salmon
- 648 1 lb bag of dried plums
- 600 15 oz can of corn
- 242 7.5 oz can Chili
- 240 7.5 oz can Beef Soup
- 192 7.5 oz can Beans and Rice
- 192 14.5 oz can Mixed Fruit
- 79 boxes of mixed food
**In addition to the food we are sending bikes (70-80), Lysol Wipes, diapers, shampoo, soap, hygiene items, bug zappers, and tarps.
Here are some relevant statistics on Belize:
• 240,000 people living in Belize
• 60% under the age of 30
• Median age, 21
• 35% speak Spanish in this English speaking country due to immigration
• $6,000 (US dollars) Ave household income
• $1,000 (US dollars) cost of education per child
• 60% of children drop out of school before entering high school
• 60% of children who start high school don’t finish
• 70% GDP from tourism
PWM/COD is working with the Belize government to bring help and hope to those in need.
