Many Canadian employers benefit directly from the hard work and dedication of Jamaican nationals. An appeal is being made to support immediate workers and the wider relief effort in Jamaica following the recent catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa — a Category 5 storm that has caused widespread and devastating destruction across the island.

The damage is profound, with reports indicating catastrophic flooding, numerous landslides and massive infrastructural damage. There is particular concern about the agricultural sector, which has been severely impacted. Banana, coffee, sugarcane and other vital crops have suffered extensive losses, which threaten the long-term food security and economic stability of the entire nation. Support for the rebuilding of Jamaica's agriculture sector is a critical priority for the island's recovery.

Please consider providing all possible direct support-financial or otherwise-to the Jamaican farm workers currently in your employ, many of whom have family and homes that have been severely affected.

Monetary donations

Cash donations can be sent directly to the official Government of Jamaica recovery portal at supportjamaica.gov.jm

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National needs list

The Government of Jamaica has developed the following preliminary needs list to support and facilitate national response and recovery efforts, scaled to support an estimated 400,000 affected persons.

Agricultural needs list

The Government of Jamaica has developed the following agricultural needs list to support and facilitate the rebuilding and restocking of the country's food supply and growing/farming industry.

Donation drop off locations

Atlas Cargo Emergency Relief Warehouse
6365 Northwest Drive
Mississauga, Ont.
7 days per week: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Telephone: 1-800-267-5754

Niagara Region
The Farmworker Hub
Contact Person: Brittney Kranz
1570 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 905-483-9717

Simcoe Region
P&S Vanberlo Limited
Contact Person: Peter Vanberlo
Concession 13-325 R.R. #4, Simcoe, Ont.
Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 519-427-7722

Meaford/Clarksburg
Goldsmith Farm Market & Bakery
Contact Person: Kyle Oakley
267600 Hwy 26, Thornbury, Ont.
Monday-Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Telephone: 706-444-9060
 

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