Hurricane Melissa Update: Supplies Arrive and Distribution Underway
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The Salvation Army is actively responding, providing emergency food, clean water, and shelter to displaced families. Teams are working alongside local authorities to deliver critical supplies and offer emotional and spiritual care to those impacted. Your support ensures we can continue meeting urgent needs and help communities rebuild.
Updates as of November 14, 2025
In the past few days, more than, $110,000 worth of meal kits and tarps have arrived in Jamaica and are ready to be distributed to families hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. These supplies will help provide food security and temporary shelter for thousands who lost homes and livelihoods in the storm.
The Salvation Army is on the ground across Jamaica, working alongside local authorities and partners to deliver life-saving assistance. Our teams are prioritizing the most vulnerable communities in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, and St. James, where damage has been catastrophic.
Current Situation in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa devastated much of the Caribbean, including Cuba and Haiti, where thousands remain displaced.
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, bringing winds of 185 mph, torrential rain, and storm surges up to 13 feet.
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More than 1.5 million people have been affected after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, bringing winds of 185 mph, torrential rain, and storm surges up to 13 feet. The hurricane resulted in widespread power outages and severe damage to homes, hospitals, and schools.
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The official death toll in Jamaica has risen to 45, with thousands displaced and over 122,000 dwellings needing repair or reconstruction.
The Salvation Army's Response
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Food & Shelter: Over 3,900 food parcels and 3,000 hygiene kits have been packed and distributed in the hardest-hit areas.
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Connectivity: Thanks to partners like Red Lightning, Starlink satellite units have been installed at Salvation Army hubs to restore internet access for isolated communities.
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Emotional & Spiritual Care: Our teams are providing counseling and support to families coping with loss and trauma.
You can help: Donate to the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund and stand with families as they recover and rebuild.
See previous updates here.
