In the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, non-governmental organization Sewa TT has joined forces with the Supermarket Association of TT to streamline disaster relief operations. The initiative aims to facilitate the swift collection and distribution of essential relief items to the hurricane-ravaged island. Sewa TT announced on its social media platforms on October 31 that individuals can contribute to the cause by visiting any of the participating supermarkets and donating $100 at checkout. This contribution will fund the assembly of essential relief buckets containing food staples, hygiene products, and other necessities for Jamaicans who have lost everything to the Category 5 storm. The partnership includes major supermarket chains such as Betterdeal, Low Cost, Massy Stores, and Tru Valu. Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Jamaica’s southwestern coast, has left a trail of destruction, claiming 19 lives, including a child, and leaving over 475,000 people without power. The storm also caused extensive damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure. Following its impact on Jamaica, Melissa continued its path of destruction, affecting Cuba, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. The Jamaican government has already dispatched eight 40-foot-long containers filled with critical relief supplies to aid in the recovery efforts.
Sewa TT partners with Supermarket Assoc for relief supplies for Jamaica
