In a significant humanitarian effort, the Sanmerna Foundation, in collaboration with the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), executed a large-scale relief mission in Hanover, Jamaica, this week. The initiative saw the distribution of over 2,800 care packages to residents in Lookout, Haughton Meadows, and Orange Bay—communities severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Among these, Lookout, a remote hillside area rendered inaccessible due to collapsed roads and dangerous terrain, posed the greatest logistical challenge. Despite these obstacles, the mission successfully prioritized elderly individuals and persons with disabilities, who have been particularly vulnerable since the storm. The operation was further supported by key partners, including Food for the Poor, JetBlue, Dennis Shipping, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), whose collective efforts ensured that essential supplies reached families stranded for days. With this phase of relief completed, the Sanmerna Foundation has announced plans to extend its operations to other isolated communities, including Point in St James, Tangle River, Kensington, Springfield, and Summer Hill. The foundation also intends to release visual documentation of its ongoing recovery efforts through photos and videos.
