Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in 150 years.
The storm brought torrential downpours and powerful winds along it’s path through Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas.
At least 30 people have died, though the full toll of the catastrophic storm may take days or weeks to be determined.
Even though Hurricane Melissa did not impact Florida, it did cause catastrophic damage in the Caribbean.
If you are looking for ways to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, we have compiled a list of organizations currently accepting donations.
Local Support:
The Springs Church – Jacksonville:
Hurricane damage has left families struggling to rebuild — but together, we can bring hope and healing.
Every dollar you give goes directly to on-the-ground relief efforts, providing essentials and opening doors for the gospel to be shared.
If you want to support these effort you can give at tscjax.com or through the church center app. Designate your gift as ‘Jamaica Relief’
Love First Christian Center:
Love First Christian Center is partnering with trusted organizations on the ground to provide immediate relief and long-term recovery support. Every dollar donated goes directly toward helping those affected rebuild their lives.
Head over Love First Christian Center to donate.
National Support:
Samaritan’s Purse:
Samaritan’s Purse airlifted their Emergency Field Hospital to the hurricane-hit island of Jamaica on Nov. 2. It will be set up in the southwest corner of the country in the flattened coastal town of Black River.
To donate head over to their website.
Food For The Poor:
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm—among the strongest ever recorded to make landfall there—leaving the island reeling with widespread roof destruction, mudslides, and power outages that affected more than half a million customers.
The storm has claimed dozens of lives in Jamaica and Haiti; in Haiti alone, at least 23 deaths were reported, with many homes collapsed and communities isolated by floods and landslides. With key infrastructure shattered, supply chains disrupted, and entire regions submerged, both Jamaica and Haiti face immediate crises of food, water, shelter, and medical care. Urgent mobilization of relief efforts is essential to deliver emergency aid, protect lives, and start the long process of rebuilding.
To donate head over to their website.
The Salvation Army:
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.
To donate to the Salvation Army head over to their website.
The Red Cross:
Days after Hurricane Melissa took aim at the Caribbean, the extent of the devastation on the islands is still being revealed as access is slowly opened to communities isolated by damaged roads and mountains of debris. Red Cross societies on the islands and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are working around the clock to help the hundreds of thousands of people impacted by the deadly storm.
The American Red Cross is deploying several trained international responders, part of the International Disaster Response Team, to support processes including cash assistance, communications, relief response, planning and monitoring, and working with the IFRC to mobilize additional support as needed in the coming days and weeks.
To donate to The Red Cross head over to their website.