Hurricane Melissa has torn through the Caribbean, devastating communities across Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Many people have lost their lives in one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, with winds reaching 185 mph. Thousands of homes are gone. Critical infrastructure, hospitals, schools and water systems, lie in ruins.

Jamaica, a country The Duke and Duchess hold close to their hearts and last visited in 2024, has been hit especially hard. Towns and villages that are usually vibrant and full of life have been torn apart. Entire neighborhoods remain underwater. More than three-quarters of the island is still without power, and for many families, the question isn’t just about rebuilding -it’s about making it through the day.

But here’s what keeps showing up in every report, every photo, every story coming out of Jamaica: people helping people. Neighbors clearing debris together. Families sharing what little they have. Communities organizing, coordinating, refusing to give up. That’s not just resilience – that’s the power of community in its truest form. When everything else falls apart, that’s what holds.

We’ve been so moved, once again, by the work of World Central Kitchen, whose teams showed up immediately to serve hot meals to thousands of families, and they’re far from alone. Aid workers, first responders, volunteers from organizations large and small – they’ve all dropped everything to help. Their commitment is extraordinary.

These communities need our support now. We’ve donated, and ask you to give whatever support you can, large or small, because every little helps. The links below will take you to trusted organizations working directly on the ground in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. 

Whether you can give financially, donate supplies through NYC drop-off sites, or simply share these resources – it all matters.

Thank you.

World Central Kitchen – Providing hot meals to families affected by Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica Relief Fund – Official government relief portal for direct support

Team Rubicon – Deploying volunteer teams for humanitarian aid and disaster response

All Hands and Hearts – Mobilizing volunteers for long-term recovery and rebuilding

Walk Good Jamaica – Grassroots relief efforts supporting local communities

Food for the Poor Jamaica – Providing food, clean water, hygiene kits, and emergency supplies