Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28 with winds reaching 185 mph, leaving much of the island without power, displacing thousands, and devastating infrastructure across western and southern Jamaica across the hardest-hit parishes: Hanover, St. James, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, and Trelawny.
Complementary Travels is working to assemble care packages for families affected by the hurricane. These packages include essential items such as food, hygiene products, baby supplies, and basic household goods for those who have lost everything.
We invite you to keep your travel plans or book your next visit soon. Discover which airports, hotels, and attractions are open, and learn how you can join volunteer efforts to give back and be part of Jamaica's renewal. Together, we can provide comfort, restore hope, and help families begin to rebuild their lives.
World Central Kitchen (WCK) is in Jamaica providing emergency relief to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Since the storm made landfall as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, our teams have served nearly 400,000 meals to communities across the island. WCK kitchens are now cooking to help provide comfort and hope to families recovering from the destruction.
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund provides critical support when natural or humanitarian disasters impact communities across Jamaica. AFJ is also supporting local partner organizations working across several parishes to restore essential infrastructure, improve living conditions, and empower communities as they rebuild. Together, these efforts ensure that every dollar raised not only brings immediate relief but also helps Jamaica recover stronger.
Food For The Poor Jamaica is on the front lines, providing essential relief and support to those who have lost everything. Food For The Poor Jamaica has been established in Jamaica before the hurricane made landfall to provide immediate relief, temporary shelter, relief efforts and medical assistance.
If you’d prefer to contribute by purchasing directly from the Amazon Registry, please use the link below. All items will be shipped and distributed directly to the most affected rural communities.