Send us a text A storm can level a home in minutes, but rebuilding a life takes an entire community working together. After Hurricane Melissa ripped through western Jamaica, we came back from the ground with a clear picture of what recovery really takes: food when cupboards are empty, safe water when systems fail, a temporary place to sleep, and then a rapid shift toward rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. The damage was uneven and often heartbreaking. Some neighborhoods stood untouch...
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Send us a text A storm can level a home in minutes, but rebuilding a life takes an entire community working together. After Hurricane Melissa ripped through western Jamaica, we came back from the ground with a clear picture of what recovery really takes: food when cupboards are empty, safe water when systems fail, a temporary place to sleep, and then a rapid shift toward rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. The damage was uneven and often heartbreaking. Some neighborhoods stood untouch...
Send us a text In July 2024 Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Caribbean, leaving a trail of devastation, still felt today. In Grenada, 95% of homes in two regions were destroyed. St. Vincent and the Grenadines saw 90% of its infrastructure damaged. For Food for the Poor Jamaica, this wasn't just another disaster response—it became deeply personal, when it hit home. Kivette Silvera, former Executive Director of Food for the Poor Jamaica, reveals the extraordinary behind-the-scenes ...
Beyond The Plate – A Podcast by Food For The Poor
Send us a text A storm can level a home in minutes, but rebuilding a life takes an entire community working together. After Hurricane Melissa ripped through western Jamaica, we came back from the ground with a clear picture of what recovery really takes: food when cupboards are empty, safe water when systems fail, a temporary place to sleep, and then a rapid shift toward rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. The damage was uneven and often heartbreaking. Some neighborhoods stood untouch...
