School supplies are always needed. There is no question that you can get many things much cheaper in the US (Dollar Tree, etc.) than here, especially when they have sales. Buying a bag and filling it with supplies is frequently done and you pay the cost. So it goes. And some folks like shopping for the goods and carrying them here--it's more personal, if you will! The other alternative is to shop here and some suggestions have been made as to where. If you are a tourist coming on vacation it is not always so easy to stop at Mega Mart in MoBay or some store in Lucea. You can always shop at Talrich here in Negril. They have lots of supplies. As was mentioned earlier, St. Anthony's Kitchen has a programme where we furnish supplies to children on a regular basis. We get donated items and we shop in Sav at Bashco. You can always give us the money and we will do the shopping for you--or we could even carry you to the store. Are we trustworthy? We are beyond reproach--ask anyone in Negril who knows us or works with us.

And if you are interested in helping children beyond a one time shot we would welcome your support. The start of the school year (September) is a big time for getting kids ready for school; uniforms, shoes, socks, underwear, school supplies, backpacks, books and so on--big expense for most families. Last year we helped outfit over 100 children for school and it's a big expense for us too. We do this solely through the help of benefactors. We would welcome your support. --Fadder Jim