Hi, My name is Jhoniel. I am a Jamaican seeking help for several of my family members and fellow Jamaicans in my hometown Cave, and surrounding communities dispersed across the parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and Manchester who have been greatly affected by category 5 hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in western Jamaica, leaving our homes, schools, churches, hospitals, businesses, towns and communities completely unrecognizable. A lot of our family members are still out of reach and we are unable to effectively communicate due to power lines and communication lines are currently nonfunctional. Majority of Western Jamaica has been affected to the point of homelessness with little to no access to food, water or any other necessities and we are looking for any help we can to get food, water, toiletries, etc and if possible make some repairs to what is left of our buildings until we can fully recuperate.

If you'd like to contribute, you can send care packages or select items from the list below. Please reach out to me directly so we can coordinate. Cash donations of any amount are also deeply appreciated as every bit helps.

Relief Items List

Tarpaulins and tents

Blankets and sleeping bags

Mattresses

Cots or camp beds

Mosquito nets

Non-perishable food items

Bottled water

Water purification tablets or filters

Food containers and utensils

Baby food

Soap, shampoo, and toiletries

Disinfectant and cleaning supplies

Garbage bags

Diapers and baby wipes

First aid kits and basic medications

Lighting and power

Flashlights and batteries

Solar-powered lanterns or lights

Generators (for larger donations)

Power banks or small solar chargers

Building and repair materials

Work gloves

Tools (shovels, rakes, hand tools)

Plywood and nails

Rope and duct tape

Buckets and basins

Other essential items

New undergarments

Clothing

Reflective vests

Backpacks and carriers

School supplies