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St. Thomas Parish
High Impact

Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Thomas Parish

St. Thomas Parish in eastern Jamaica experienced severe damage from Hurricane Melissa. Rural communities face isolation and agricultural devastation.

Families Affected

8,900+

Homes Destroyed

2,000+

Displaced

6,200+

Population

94,000

Communities We Serve in St. Thomas

The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across St. Thomas Parish, including:

Morant Bay
Yallahs
Port Morant
Bath

Hurricane Impact in St. Thomas

Damage Assessment

  • •Rural communities cut off by flooding
  • •Banana and coconut plantations destroyed
  • •Historical Bath Fountain damaged
  • •Fishing communities devastated

Current Challenges

  • •Poor road access to many communities
  • •Limited healthcare facilities
  • •Agricultural economy collapsed
  • •Cell service disrupted

Critical Needs in St. Thomas

Families in St. Thomas Parish urgently need the following assistance:

Rural isolation
Agricultural recovery
Infrastructure repair
Medical access
Communication

Our Relief Priorities for St. Thomas

How We're Helping

The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. Thomas Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:

  • 1

    Starlink for rural communication

  • 2

    Agricultural recovery assistance

  • 3

    Solar power for isolated areas

  • 4

    Mobile medical services

  • 5

    Food and water for cut-off communities

How You Can Help St. Thomas Families

Make a Donation

Donate directly to St. Thomas relief efforts. 100% of your donation provides emergency aid to families in this parish.

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Shop Relief Items

Purchase specific items like solar panels, Starlink kits, food, water, and shelter supplies for St. Thomas families.

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Spread the Word

Share information about St. Thomas relief needs with your network. Every share helps us reach more donors.

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Need Help in St. Thomas?

If you or someone you know in St. Thomas Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Morant Bay, Yallahs, Port Morant, Bath, and all surrounding communities.

Duty-Free Relief for St. Thomas

The Government of Jamaica has extended the duty-free program through December 2025, making it more affordable to import essential supplies including Starlink satellite internet and solar power equipment to St. Thomas Parish.

Learn About Duty-Free Relief

Relief in Other Parishes