Jamaica Needs Us Now
Hurricane Melissa left thousands without food, water, and shelter. Join us in delivering urgent aid to the hardest-hit communities.
Our Mission in Jamaica
When disaster strikes, families in Jamaica face overwhelming loss — homes damaged, communities disrupted, and daily essentials suddenly out of reach. Jamaica Recovery Relief Initiative is a compassionate initiative by GNCDC, created to bring immediate support, long-term recovery assistance, and hope to the people who need it most.
Through trusted on-ground partners, volunteers, and church communities, we are providing food packages, clean water, temporary shelter, hygiene supplies, and emergency support to affected families. Every contribution helps restore stability, dignity, and safety to communities still struggling to rebuild.
Your kindness today has the power to create a lasting difference for children, seniors, and families across Jamaica who are praying for relief.
About the Initiative
Good Neighbors Community Outreach Agency (GNCOA), in partnership with Choose Life International USA, has launched Jamaica Recovery Relief Initiative to provide rapid, secure, and transparent relief to families in the hardest-hit parishes, including St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. James (Montego Bay), Manchester, Trelawny, and Hanover.
Partners on the Ground:
Guardsman Group Ltd.
Jamaica-based logistics and armored transport partner ensuring safe delivery of aid.
Choose Life International USA
Coordinating mobilization and shipment from the U.S.
Together with GNCOA,
this partnership guarantees efficient, accountable, and life-saving support.
How We Deliver Relief
Leadership Coordination
GNCOA, Guardsman Group, and Choose Life International oversee all activities.
Secure Logistics & Distribution
Guardsman manages local storage and delivery of aid.
Supply Mobilization
GNCOA organizes collection, packaging, and shipment from the U.S.
Accountability & Transparency
Full reporting and updates for donors on every shipment
Relief Support List
Basic Survival and Safety Items
- Flashlights or LED lanterns (with extra batteries)
- Waterproof matches or lighters
- Face masks (for dust and debris)
- Work gloves and sturdy shoes (for debris removal)
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape (for temporary repairs or shelter)
Water and Food Supplies
- Bottled water
- Water purification tablets or a portable water filter
- Non-perishable food (tinned goods, dry cereals, peanut butter, crackers, etc.)
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Cooler or ice chest
Health and First Aid
- First aid kit (bandages, antiseptic, pain relief, scissors, etc.)
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
- Basic hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine supplies)
- Bleach
Shelter and Clothing
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Waterproof jackets
- Clothes
- Mosquito netting
- Plastic storage bins (to keep clothes and valuables dry)
- Tents and Tarpaulins (for quick roof or shelter repair)
Repair and Cleanup Tools
- Hammer, nails, saw, and screwdriver set
- Chain saws (for cutting fallen trees and clearing debris)
- Rope or cord
- Shovel and broom
- Buckets and mops
- Garbage bags (for debris and waste)
- Bleach or disinfectant (for cleaning contaminated areas)
- Fuel containers (approved and safely stored)
- Crowbar or pry bar (for opening jammed doors or clearing debris)
- Wheelbarrow (for moving heavy debris)
Power and Communication
- Standby generators
- Extension cords and power strips (heavy-duty)
- Portable phone chargers or power banks
- Battery-powered radio (for news and updates)
Any other relevant item that may assist in the relief and recovery efforts would also be greatly
appreciated.
Good Neighbours Community
Outreach Agency | New Testament Temple Church of God
3356 Seymour Ave
Bronx NY 10475
(718)-652-3288
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Monday to Friday
Our Track Record
Any other relevant item that may assist in the relief and recovery efforts would also be greatly
appreciated.
For over 20 years, GNCOA has bridged the Caribbean and U.S. diaspora to provide food security, disaster relief, and community development:
- 70,000+ people served through Boxes of Love
- 900+ trees planted in Jamaica and Grenada
- Disaster-response shipments of food, clothing, and essentials
- Co-hosted Fun in the Son festivals in Jamaica and the Bronx, uniting communities in faith and service
Ways to Give
Donation Packages:
$50 – Basic Relief Pack: clean water, hygiene kit, and one clothing item
$250 – Family Emergency Kit: food, clothing, and household supplies for a family of four
$1,000 – Community Bridge Fund: supports distribution for an entire community
Other Ways to Support:
Donation drop-off center
Corporate or in-kind donations
Volunteer with logistics or packing in the Bronx
Why Your Support Matters
For the Bronx’s Caribbean community, Jamaica is home. Families are hurting. Together—with
integrity, transparency, and trusted partners—we can rebuild homes, restore hope, and bring
lasting impact.