Mercy Kitchen helps elderly victims

In times of disaster the most stress is invariably placed on the people who are least able to help themselves. Jackie Woods today visited one institution dedicated to providing assistance to those who need it most.

Jacqueline Woods, Reporting

Due to the damage sustained by their homes many elderly residents of Belize City have been especially burdened. The Mercy Kitchen an organization which helps care for our older folks has been trying hard to make things easier.

Alicia Martin, Co-Director, Mercy Kitchen

“We have a vehicle where we can take them and I have seen you know they are trying to evacuate. Some of them having to dig drains so that the water can get out of their yards and some of them have repairs, but they don’t have anywhere else to go but here. They are elderly and they are very poor. Some of them have relatives, but they are poor also. The only voice they have is here at Mercy Kitchen.”

Jacqueline Woods

“Has the Mercy Kitchen done any kind of assessment to see just how many of our elderly are suffering right now?”

Alicia Martin

“Yes. We have done with housing and planning 5 houses. I approached them about maybe 3, 4 months ago, and they did an assessment. I have been calling like every week for some assistance and nothing has been done.”

Jacqueline Woods

“And now they are even in a worst position.”

Alicia Martin

“Yes, so I am here, with a plea for them because they will soon not have anywhere else to go.”

If you would like to assist the Mercy Kitchen in anyway possible please contact, Alicia Martin at 1055 Coral Grove or you can give them a call at 44052. Reporting for News Five I am Jacqueline Woods.