Salvation Army Helps Over 700 Families This Christmas

Earlier today, the Salvation Army in Belize held its annual grocery voucher giveaway by providing over 700 vouchers to families in need, particularly those who are seniors. These vouchers are redeemable at local supermarkets and enable recipients to purchase groceries for a Christmas meal.

Major Marc Eddy Momplaisir, District Officer of the Salvation Army, explained that the distribution takes place across multiple locations in the city, including the Salvation Army Headquarters on Cemetery Road, as well as in other communities like Joyville. “Our aim is to celebrate love, community connection, and the joy of giving,” he said. “It’s a busy day for us, but it’s all worth it to bring some happiness to those who need it most.”

The Salvation Army’s focus is on helping senior citizens, many of whom are less fortunate and may not have access to a pension or regular income. “We show them that we love them and care for them,” Momplaisir added. “The voucher will help them during the season.”

For 73-year-old Joan Bennett, who has been receiving a voucher for nearly 50 years, it’s a lifeline. “The Salvation Army always looks out for us. Take care of us; see that we are well… And I am very grateful because every year they do the same thing,” Bennett said.

The initiative also inspires others to give back. With their vouchers in hand, recipients are now ready to begin their Christmas shopping and cook the holiday meals they’ve been waiting for all year. For Bennett, it’s a chance to make her holiday “a little bit brighter.”