US Caribbean Restaurants Rally for Hurricane Melissa Victims in Jamaica

Several restaurants across the United States with strong Jamaican ties are actively organizing relief efforts to support victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The Flying Bridge Restaurant in Falmouth, Massachusetts, is raising funds through donations and encouraging diners to contribute toward hurricane relief for their Jamaican staff and community. In Colorado Springs, Pete's Jamaican Restaurant, owned by Raheem Wright who grew up in Jamaica, is collecting food, supplies, and pledging proceeds to help rebuild affected areas. Crav'n Caribbean in Charlotte, North Carolina, is donating 10% of its proceeds and collecting necessary supplies, emphasizing the long recovery ahead due to significant damage, particularly in Montego Bay. Meanwhile, Rainforest Caribbean in Jamaica has established a soup kitchen to provide meals to severely impacted communities, demonstrating local commitment to aid recovery. These coordinated efforts reflect the strong connections and resilience within the Jamaican diaspora and local communities in the U.S. to support those affected by the disaster.