Hurricane Melissa relief efforts underway

TAMPA – Supplies are being collected at Jerk Hut, a restaurant at 1241 E. Fowler Ave.

The effort is being spearheaded by the Caribbean Community Association and the Caribbean American National Development Organization.

They are asking for canned food, medical supplies, personal hygiene products and cleaning equipment.

They are not asking for clothing and bottled water.

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Supplies can be dropped off for the next several weeks, as they will be taking supplies to organizing hubs for it to be sorted and then shipped.

It is not clear as to how long it will take for supplies to reach Jamaica.

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