Check with Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church across from CoCo. They were accepting donations and distributing them to people in need in hard hit areas.
Suggestions: Diapers & wipes, toiletries, personal hygiene products, bug spray, baby clothes, solar lights/lanterns, flashlights w/batteries, phone chargers, tarps, cordless fans, nails, screws, duct tape, work gloves, collapsible water jugs & water purification tablets, non perishable foods (rice, beans, sardines, tuna, mackerel), Gatorade packets. Cash is always king!
So many are still without electricity and water. Many hotel staff, restaurant workers, & vendors live in Sheffield, Alma, Grange Hill, Burnt Savannah, Sav, Darliston, Mayfield Falls, Little London, Lucea, Green Island, Hopewell areas outside of Negril. I spoke with different people from these areas, most didn’t have electricity or water, and many lost their roofs, and more unfortunately lost homes & everything. The stories of Melissa were terrifying & heartbreaking, but all would say I’m blessed, I have life!
Whatever you bring will be greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful trip!