uniting Edmonton For Jamaica's Recovery
A Support Initiative For Families And Communities Severely Impacted By Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaica NEeds You
Your donation to Rise For Jamaica goes directly toward hurricane relief, rebuilding projects, and long-term community recovery efforts across the island. Whether you give a little or a lot, every contribution helps a family stand strong again.
Community Events
Community Build Back Chill Day
A multicultural day of Communcal healing to support Mental Health and wellbeing.
Date: November 30, 2025
Time: 3-6 pm
Approved Relief Materials List
🏠 Shelter & Temporary Accommodation
- Mattresses, bedding foam, pillows, pillowcases
- Blankets (regular and thermal), mosquito nets
- Cots
- Tarpaulins (UV treated, waterproof, reinforced edges, assorted sizes)
- Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) / Quick Erect Shelters
- Ropes, bungee cords, cargo straps Tents, tent repair kits
- Tents, tent repair kits
- Flashlights, lanterns (battery/solar)
- Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)
- Power banks, solar chargers
- Battery-powered or crank radios
- Furniture and beddings
🚰 Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Buckets with lids
- Collapsible water storage containers
- Plastic buckets, basins
- Water purification kits
- Water storage tanks
- Portable toilets, liners, chemicals
- Hygiene kits (family & personal)
- Heavy-duty garbage bags (all sizes)
- Bleach, disinfectants
- Feminine hygiene products
🛠️ Debris Clearance & Tools
- Chainsaws (all sizes), rotor blades
- Fuel containers
- Shovels, spades, pickaxes, hammers
- Water boots (sizes 7–14), rain gear, hard hats
- Hand trolleys
- Gloves (heavy duty, assorted sizes)
- Safety vests, goggles, face shields
- Portable generators (3–7.5 kW)
- Solar flood lights
- Tie-down kits
🏥 Health Supplies
- AEDs, defibrillators
- Blood pressure machines
- ECG machines
- Oxygen delivery systems, regulators & cylinders
- Suction machines, nebulizers & masks
- Neonatal incubators
- Trauma kits, surgical supplies, PPEs
- Tablets/laptops (for health assessment)
- Field hospital equipment
- Medical waste bags
- Disposable gloves
- Vital signs monitors
- Vaccine refrigerators (2–8°C)
- Wheelchairs
- Backboards, stair chairs
🌾 Agriculture & Livestock
- Seeds: cabbage, carrots, broccoli, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, pak choi, pepper, watermelon, etc.
- Feed (cattle, pigs, small ruminants)
- Mesh wire, pig wire
- Feeders, waterers
- Knapsack sprayers
- Garden forks, hoes, chaffing machines
- Fishers’ supplies (nets, flares, safety vests)
- Portable welding plants
- Water pumps, motorized sprayers
- PVC pipe fittings
- Potting mix, potting bags
- Shade cloth & antiviral mesh
- Lumber (2×4×8 / 12 / 16), zinc sheeting (8ft, 10ft, 12ft)
🥫 Food Needs
- Canned goods (meats, fish, vegetables, fruits)
- Dried foods (rice, beans, pasta, oats)
- Powdered milk & infant formula
- Peanut butter, crackers
- Energy bars, granola bars
- Bottled water & drinks
📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations in Edmonton
Afro-Caribbean Food Bank
11546 80 St NW | 780-477-8220
Mon–Fri | 9:30AM – 4:30PM
ReiDefine Wellness
Unit 102, 11041 9 Ave NW | 780-851-4676
Mon–Fri | 9AM – 6PM
When African Women Talk Innovation Hub
#201, 17505 107 Ave NW
Mon–Fri | 8AM – 5PM
Ebony B Hair Studios
10078 164 St NW
780-952-8235 / 780-444-6477 / 647-717-0288
Tues–Sat | 10:30AM – 5PM
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