As Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica, Mystic Thai, a local restaurant, joined forces with the humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen (WCK) to prepare and distribute meals to homes, shelters, and community centers across the island. The collaboration began well before the storm’s landfall, ensuring that hot meals would be available immediately after the hurricane passed. By October 28, the teams had already delivered meals to four locations, including the National Arena, a day prior to the storm’s arrival. The final batch of meals was distributed early on Tuesday, October 28. WCK emphasized its coordination with local restaurant partners to guarantee meal availability post-hurricane. Mystic Thai’s team worked tirelessly, preparing comforting dishes like chicken curry with rice and salad, which were staged for delivery even as storm shutters were being installed. The restaurant’s directors expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting its role in serving vulnerable populations, particularly families in shelters and those displaced by the storm. The joint effort leveraged Mystic Thai’s kitchen and staff alongside WCK’s logistical expertise. As relief operations intensify, Mystic Thai and WCK will continue assessing food needs in affected communities, replenishing kitchens, and adapting meal distribution routes if roads or power are disrupted. This initiative reflects the broader spirit of community resilience in Jamaica, where local businesses and international organizations work together to ensure no one goes without a hot meal during recovery. The effort has garnered recognition, with chefs like James Beard award-winner Andrew Black and Roger Mooking expressing support. Those wishing to contribute to Jamaica’s recovery can do so via supportjamaica.gov.jm.