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 on March 5, 2026
Local church helps address food insecurity in south Belize

A mission to Belize

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette 

Members of the outreach team with Fulton Creek Friends Church are currently serving villagers in southern Belize as part of a humanitarian mission to curb food insecurity in the region. Above are photos of some of the villagers and families that have received some care packages from the outreach group. (Photos submitted)

A Richwood church is currently on a humanitarian mission in Belize as part of new effort to help make the locals’ lives a little bit better.

The outreach team at Fulton Creek Friends Church, 10950 Fulton Creek Road, is currently on a mission trip in the Central American country of Belize as part of a new outreach effort started this year. The first goal of the team is to provide a helping hand to villagers who are currently …

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