In a remarkable display of community spirit, two Kingston-based entrepreneurs ventured into the flood-ravaged Reading District in St. Elizabeth last week to deliver essential supplies to residents stranded by Hurricane Melissa. Andrew Brown, Managing Director of Screenshot Interactive, and Chris Boxe, Managing Partner of Chilitos Jamexican, left their office routines behind to trek through impassable roads and reach the isolated community. The duo also visited the Lacovia shelter, determined to provide relief where floodwaters had severed access. The initiative was sparked by news that Reading District, the hometown of DJ Anash, had been entirely cut off, leaving residents without food or assistance. Unable to use vehicles, Brown and Boxe hiked nearly two miles each way, making multiple trips on foot to ensure supplies reached those in need. Reflecting on the experience, Brown noted, ‘It’s one thing to hear that a community is cut off, but being there and walking through it is something else. Seeing how much people are enduring, and still staying positive, really puts things in perspective.’ Boxe described the journey as both challenging and humbling, emphasizing that even small efforts can make a significant impact. Meanwhile, DJ Anash has launched a community relief drive to support ongoing recovery efforts in Reading and surrounding areas. She is appealing for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, flashlights, feminine products, medical supplies, and building materials. Collection points have been established at several locations in Kingston. ‘Every mickle mek a muckle,’ she shared, highlighting the importance of collective contributions. While recovery has begun in Black River, smaller communities like Reading remain flooded and inaccessible by road. Relief teams are working tirelessly to clear debris and reopen vital routes as recovery efforts intensify across the parish.