Hurricane Melissa Fund

Hurricane Melissa Fund

Hurricane Melissa Fund

Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 15 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid.

  • Org Type:

    Charity

  • Years of Operation:

    43

  • Use of Funds: To provide immediate relief and help families recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Every dollar makes a difference in giving hope and safety to those in need.
  • Parish(s): Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Thomas, St. Catherine, St. Mary, St. Ann, Manchester, Clarendon, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James, Trelawny, St. Elizabeth

  • Address:

    6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073-3602 USA

  • Tax Registration Number:

    US Tax ID: 59-2174510

  • Website:

    https://www.foodforthepoor.org/melissa

Mission/Impact Statement

Our purpose is to bring urgent relief to vulnerable families affected by poverty.

Priority Needs

Raising US$1 million to provide responsive support to individuals and communities in Jamaica that will be impacted by Hurricane Melissa.