In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, GraceKennedy Group (GK) has unveiled a $200 million relief initiative aimed at addressing critical needs across Jamaica. The program focuses on four core areas: food security, financial accessibility, health and wellness, and education. GK’s CEO, Frank James, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting affected communities, stating, ‘Our priority is to help Jamaica recover and rebuild stronger than before.’ The initiative has garnered support from key business partners, including Frito-Lay (PepsiCo), Western Union, and Proctor & Gamble, who are contributing essential supplies such as food, water, and hygiene products. GK has also collaborated with international organizations like World Central Kitchen to provide hot meals to residents in the hardest-hit parishes. Additionally, the company has distributed over 1,300 care packages through its GraceKennedy Foundation Food Bank, with plans to deliver 1,500 more this week. Each package contains enough supplies to sustain a family of four for one week. GK’s financial services arm has played a pivotal role in restoring cash access by reopening branches and waiving remittance fees. The company is also addressing health needs by donating medical supplies and clean water to hospitals, while offering counselling services to employees affected by the disaster. As Jamaica transitions from emergency relief to recovery, GK is shifting its focus to long-term resilience, particularly in education and agriculture. The company is re-equipping schools and supporting farming communities to ensure food security and educational continuity. ‘Melissa has tested our resilience, but together, we are stronger,’ James concluded, reaffirming GK’s dedication to Jamaica’s recovery.