Residents of Rock Hall, St. Andrew, got a welcomed visit on Thursday, October 18 from representatives of the Jamaica Red Cross and GraceKennedy Limited who braved the rains to deliver hurricane relief supplies to the community.

Assisting in the distribution of food, water, tarpaulins, mattresses and blankets were president of the Jamaica Red Cross, Dr. Jaslin Salmon, and Chairman & CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, Douglas Orane who also toured parts of the affected area and spoke with residents.

Douglas Orane, Chairman & CEO, of GraceKennedy Limited (right) offers words of encouragement along with hurricane relief supplies to Mika Stewart, resident of Rock Hall in St. Andrew. Looking on is Dr. Jaslin Salmon, President of the Jamaica Red Cross. Ms. Stewart was one of several residents of Rock Hall in St. Andrew who received food and relief supplies during a visit to the community by representatives of the Jamaica Red Cross and GraceKennedy Limited on October 18. Following the passage of Hurricane Dean, GraceKennedy and its partners Western Union committed J$13.5 million to the Red Cross and United Way to assist in providing food and relief supplies for hurricane victims.

GraceKennedy has partnered with Western Union to provide J$13.5 million in post- hurricane recovery aid, to be distributed through the Jamaica Red Cross and the United Way of Jamaica. 

Commenting on the Red Cross’s hurricane relief efforts, Dr. Salmon said persistent rains in recent weeks had slowed the pace of distribution but he said he was pleased with the level of his organization’s response to date. He credited the organization’s effectiveness to the dedication of the over 12,000 Red Cross volunteers islandwide who have been involved on the ground in conducting needs-assessments and getting supplies out to the neediest persons.

Click here to view video from GraceKennedy/Red Cross Rock Hall Relief Effort.