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We are accepting donations for the relief effort currently underway in Jamaica after the devastation of hurricane Melissa.

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Hurricane Melissa has left communities flooded and families without essentials. Your support helps us provide direct relief where large organizations may be delayed.

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We plan to first get water, shelf-stable food, baby items, first-aid, tarps, lights, batteries, fuel, and other necessities to first responders, and help with local logistics.



DONATE WITH BITCOIN

  • ⚡ Lightning (Recommended)
  • ₿ On-chain Bitcoin

Optional: Add a memo like “Melissa Relief” for your records

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WHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO:

• Emergency water, food, baby formula, and hygiene kits
• First-aid & OTC meds (bandages, antiseptic, fever/pain meds)
• Tarps, rope, duct tape, flashlights, headlamps, batteries, power banks
• Fuel and local transport to reach hard-hit communities
• Coordination with trusted local partners to avoid duplication and gaps

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PREFER TO SEND SUPPLIES?

Ship life-saving supplies to our Florida-based shipping partner. We consolidate and send to Jamaica:
• By AIR: ~2 days after receipt
• By OCEAN: ~10 days after receipt

Shipping Address (USA Hub):
SSMC press International
c/o Island Bitcoin Jamaica — Melissa Relief Fund
6672 S US 1,
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

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MOST-NEEDED ITEMS

• Water purification tablets, Lifestraw filters
• Rice, beans, canned tuna/chicken, peanut butter (shelf-stable)
• Baby formula, diapers, wipes
• Soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products
• Bandages, gauze, antiseptics, OTC pain/fever meds
• Flashlights, headlamps, AA/AAA batteries, power banks
• Tarps, paracord/rope, duct tape
• Trash bags, bleach wipes, gloves

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PACKING & LABELING TIPS

• Use sturdy boxes and label outside: “RELIEF SUPPLIES FOOD & MEDICAL" 
• Group items by category (medical, hygiene, food) in clear bags if possible
• Optionally Include a simple packing list inside each box
• No leaking liquids or expired goods; no perishable/refrigerated items

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TRANSPARENCY & UPDATES

We will do our best to share pictures and  high-level summaries of funds received, items procured, and deliveries made so you can see the impact. This will be a fast moving operation, so please have patience.

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CALL TO ACTION

Every satoshi counts. Donate via Lightning or on-chain, or ship a box of essentials. Your help gets families through the hardest days after the storm.

Note: Aid is coordinated with trusted partners in the US and on the ground in Jamaica to reach families and communities most affected, including Black River.

— No salaries, every team member in both the US and Jamaica is a volunteer worker.

— Updates and video/images on how funds are used will be posted here on the donation page and shared openly on Nostr.



One love, one community. Thank you for standing with Jamaica.



UPDATE: 11/14/2025


We've partnered with several grassroots volunteer group, businesses and organizations:
  • GolfView Hotel Jamaica
  • 876Volunteer
  • Buds n Brushes community
  • Island Belle Travels
  • Istry Meal Prep
  • Treasure Beach Breds Foundation
  • AmberJoy’s Health Hub
And many other individuals who volunteered their time to help everyone we can. 


in the past week we completed visits to St. Thomas, St. Elizabeth, Savanna-la-Mar and Mandeville, giving out food & water, medical supplies and flashlights, toiletries and other accessories.  

As the more immediate needs for food and shelter for most victims are starting to be met by larger organizations, we are continuing to look for places we can fill in the gaps in relief. 



The focus is shifting to the following needs (in addition to food and shelter):
  • Shelter & Security (Tents, Tarps, Adequate Lightning, Safety from Violence, Asset protection)
  • Power & Communication (Power Banks, Solar Charging Stations, Gas Generators, Mobile Service, Internet, Connected devices)
  • Quality of Life (Sanitary Supplies, Educational Supplies, Reading Material, Children's Toys, Makeup and Facial Cleansers)


Up next, organizing to ship down larger items (Gas Generators, Internet Connectivity Devices, Quality of Life items) to help with Power, Communications and Comfort. 



UPDATE: 11/04/2025


Video Update: 



UPDATE: 10/31/2025


  • More supplies have been purchased locally for distribution.
  • Contents include: toothpaste, canned vegetables, sardines, rice, flour, sugar, baby items, tissue paper, soap, maxipads, water, matches, and other essentials.
  • Teams are organizing to provide clean water and ready-made meals in areas where residents cannot cook for themselves.
  • Many roads are flooded or destroyed, road clearing underway.


UPDATE: 10/29/2025

  • Two relief packages have been packed and shipped urgent via AIR freight, awaiting airports in Jamaica to open. The most urgent supplies have been prioritized (medical supplies, food, feminine hygiene, baby products) 
  • More heavier items will be packed and shipped via OCEAN freight, and we will continue working with local organizations as they get spun up and operating. 
  • For full transparency, you can see our full list of purchases so far here on this google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Hh8I7wx5Hg1zrRHx3FIkXSERSg_wzt0rcjNnILdKZ34/edit?usp=sharing

Relief effort media:






Questions or Suggestions? melissarelief@islandbitcoin.com