The following organizations provide direct impactful disaster relief for Jamaica in the aftermath of hurricane Melissa
American Friends of Jamaica Disaster Relief Fund
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund, a nonprofit based in the United States that has been aiding Jamaica since 1982, provides emergency aid—including food, shelter, and rebuilding — to communities affected by disasters. Operating from the U.S., it works hand in hand with Jamaican partners. In response to Hurricane Melissa’s landfall, the fund has been mobilized to deliver relief and support
Food for the Poor JA
Food For The Poor (FFP)-Jamaica is the largest charity organization in Jamaica. Food For The Poor Inc., located in Florida, USA, is the largest international relief and development organization in the United States. It is an interdenominational Christian organization that assists the poor in 17 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America.
FFP-Jamaica partners with several stakeholders including churches, non-governmental and private sector organizations, children’s homes, and service organizations throughout the island that deal directly with the poor to fill their most urgent needs and to encourage self-sufficiency. The work of Food For The Poor is funded by donations.
Our goal is to improve the health, economic, social, and spiritual conditions of the men, women and children we serve through emergency relief aid and programmes in the areas of housing, food, medical, water, sanitation, education, agriculture, outreach and micro-enterprise.
JahJah Foundation
The Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans at Home (JAHJAH) Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been participating in the upliftment of Jamaica since 2007 through the vision of Dr. Trevor Dixon, CEO/Founder.
The mission of the JAHJAH Foundation is to engage the Jamaican Diaspora, and friends of Jamaica all around the world, to assist with the development of Jamaica. We concentrate our philanthropic efforts in the areas of health, social and human services, and education, through partnerships with Jamaica’s public hospitals, schools, and communities.
Pencils4Kids
Pencils 4 Kids needs your help to rebuild St. Elizabeth, Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa!
Hurricane Melissa has devastated St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — one of the hardest hit regions on the island and the community we have been supporting. Families have lost their homes, livestock, and belongings, and many are now seeking shelter in the Quickstep Basic School. The need for relief is urgent!
We’re raising funds to bring immediate aid and long-term recovery to this resilient community. One hundred percent of your donations will go directly to help us provide:
- Emergency supplies — food, clean water, and essential items for families in crisis
- Rebuilding efforts — repairing homes, community spaces, and critical infrastructure
- Solar lights and generators — to restore safety and power in areas still without electricity
- Support for displaced families — helping them get back on their feet after unimaginable loss
Although Pencils 4 Kids donors and supporters have already given so much to this community over the years, this fundraiser is dedicated solely to hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Thanks to your past support, we were able to construct the Quickstep Primary School and library to be hurricane-resistant. During the storm, these buildings became a safe haven — children and community members sheltered there for survival. Your generosity has already saved lives.
Now, as our friends and partners in St. Elizabeth begin the long road to recovery, we’re asking once again for your help. Every dollar you give goes directly to relief efforts on the ground — helping families rebuild their homes, their livelihoods, and their hope.
Please donate, share, and stand with St. Elizabeth as they recover from Hurricane Melissa.
*Pencils 4 Kids is a non-profit organization, with 501 (c)(3) status (EIN: 47-3689856)
World Central Kitchen
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Haitian American Collaborative
Our Haitian community is hurting after Hurricane Melissa — and together we can bring hope.
HAC is launching a Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive to support families in Haiti and right here in Connecticut.
Please donate what you can: food, water, hygiene kits, baby items, clothing, blankets, medical supplies, flashlights, gift cards, and more.
Drop-off by appointment only: 459 East Main Street, Bridgeport
203-363-4371
Hacny509@gmail.com
IG: @hac_509
Together we rebuild.