UNITED STATES – Delbert and Belinda were used to living a stable life until illness swept in and changed everything. Delbert became sick while at work and was admitted to the hospital. Diagnosed with MRSA and double pneumonia, he faced a long hospital stay and slow recovery. In addition to the stress of recovery, Delbert and Belinda would also face hardship due to hunger.

Even after returning home, Delbert remained very ill. Belinda spent her days caring for her husband while watching their finances fall into shambles. With both of them unable to work, their income plummeted, making it difficult to afford even the most basic necessities. Bills piled up, and the stress took a toll on their mental and physical well-being.

Overcoming Hardship Due to Hunger Because of Your Generosity

Your generosity shone brightly in Delbert and Belinda’s darkest hour. Amid these challenges, your love stepped in to provide the crucial support they needed to begin regaining control of their lives. Friends like you ensured that a partner ministry of Operation Blessing had their shelves stocked with high-quality food products.

The couple turned to this ministry for support and were grateful for the food and friendly smiles they found waiting for them.

“We needed food. We were in, I guess you could say, dire straits,” Delbert began. “It’s like that breath of fresh air. We thought that all was lost, and everything was bleak.” Belinda gratefully added, “We were truly blessed by everything that we got there. I would come in the door and say, ‘Look at what God did!’”

Thanks to partners like you, Delbert and Belinda didn’t have to worry about where their next meal would come from, and they could focus on bills and medical expenses. The support they received was more than just financial aid; it also gave them the emotional strength to persevere.

Now, Delbert is healthy once again, and the couple is looking forward to whatever God is calling them toward next.

Belinda and Delbert’s journey is a beautiful example of how, even in the toughest times, the support of compassionate individuals like you can shine light and share hope. Your kindness shows that every act of giving can make a world of difference to those in need.

Belinda expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you for your donations … and thank you for loving God and loving people enough to help somebody else.”