Enfield black organisations have come together to help families rebuild their homes, restore their lives, and bring hope.

Enfield Caribbean Association (ECA) is collaborating with Enfield Black Heritage Hub, AFIWI Book Club, and partners to support our brothers and sisters suffering in Jamaica following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm, which is the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica’s shores. The hurricane has caused damage to homes and key infrastructure. PM Andrew Holness said that hurricane Melissa has caused damage equivalent to nearly one third of the country’s GDP.

Thousands of people have been affected, with families displaced, homes destroyed and livelihoods shattered. Sadly at least 32 people have been confirmed dead in Jamaica.

The hurricane has caused huge damage to crops, affecting food stores. In order to rebuild infrastructure, it is going to cost the island dearly. Buildings, including homes and commercial buildings, infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, will need to be rebuilt.

Enfield black organisations have come together to organise support for those that need it.

What We Are Doing

Monetary Donations

We have been informed that monetary donations are urgently required.

We have set up a donation site on our website where you can make your donations. The money will be used by the Jamaican Government organisations to buy the resources required to support those who most need it. It will also go towards rebuilding infrastructure.

All monies will be transferred to the Barclays Bank account of from the Jamaica Office of Disaster, Preparedness and Emergency Management of the Government of Jamaica Website https://www.supportjamaica.gov.jm/

We aim to reach a target of £3000. All donors will receive confirmation of their contribution and we will keep you informed of donations on our website.

We will keep in contact with the Jamaica Office of Disaster, Preparedness and Emergency Management of the Government of Jamaica in order to have up to date information on how the money is being used.

Donating Essential Supplies

People can bring essential items to the drop off point in Tottenham:

JN Money, 550-552 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 9SY

Please note items that are required.

Non-perishable foods, i.e. tin foods, packets, pasta, rice, seasonings, flour
Personal hygiene products: nappies, sanitary products, tissues, wipes, moisturisers
Toiletries: such as soap, toilet paper, hair shampoo, conditioner, detergent
First aid / medical items: First aid kits, gloves, sunscreen.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEPOT IS NOT ACCEPTING ANY CLOTHES.

We are in the process of identifying further depots in North London that supplies can be delivered to in order for them to be transported to Jamaica. We will inform you of further depots when we have further information.

Thank you all again for your amazing support.

God bless Jamaica

Kind regards,
Oveta McInnis