Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 hurricane which has left the Western side of Jamaica into a disaster zone. Destroying homes, businesses, and the way of life for many Jamaicans. The situation is extremely dire where many Jamaicans are left homeless and injured without clothes, shelter, food, water and safety. It will require a great and long term relief effort to provide aid to the many in need, and we need any help that anyone is willing to offer, below is a non-exhaustive list of various aid reliefs and initiatives designed to help various parts of damaged areas. Please feel free to share this page or any of these initiatives with anyone you think can help or get the word out.

Every bit is greatly appreciated,

Thank you in advance

I’ve listed initiatives, with links, with the objective of making it as easy to find as possible, if you are trying to find a specific kind of aid, please use the search feature - for windows users press these keys (CTRL + F) and for Mac users (COMMAND + F) and you will be able to search any word on this page - for example: “Florida” “UK” “Westmoreland” “St. Elizabeth” etc.

Government of Jamaica – National Hurricane Melissa Relief

Initiative: Coordinating nationwide recovery efforts including shelter support, emergency supplies, food distribution, medical aid, and long-term rebuilding for families displaced and affected by Hurricane Melissa.

How to Help:

  • Donate funds directly to support relief and recovery initiatives

  • Register to volunteer time and skills for on-the-ground support

Link: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/

Tags: Jamaica, National Relief, Donate, Volunteer

Garrick Communications – GC Cares JA

Initiative: Assembling and distributing Period & Hygiene Packs for women and girls affected and displaced by Hurricane Melissa, to ensure access to essential menstrual and personal hygiene supplies.

How to Help:

  • Donate items directly via their Amazon Wish List

  • Drop off physical donations at:

    Garrick Communications Ltd., Unit 10, 13 West Kings House Road, Kingston 10

    Drop-off Hours: Tues–Thurs, 10am–3pm

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnMPgeD2Fz/

Tags: Women, Jamaica, Online