Food For The Poor Jamaica, in partnership with Kind Hearts Foundation conducted a handover of eight houses in Clarendon on Thursday, March 20, 2025 to needy families who were severely affected by Hurricane Beryl across the three major fishing districts of Rocky Point, Mitchell Town and Portland Cottage.
In July 2024, Food For The Poor launched a campaign to rebuild homes and repair
roofs of those affected by the devastating hurricane. Moved by this mission, the Kind
Hearts Foundation joined forces with the charity organization with a financial
commitment to build these eight houses in Clarendon. They are donating two more
houses to families in St. Elizabeth.
Reflecting on the impact of their contribution, Chairperson of the Kind Hearts
Foundation Christina Hudson stated, “Our foundation usually focuses on education and
the construction of infant schools, however, when we saw the absolute devastation
caused by Hurricane Beryl, we knew we had to pivot to help as many families as
possible. It was very moving to meet the families and see how they have made each
house their own home [and] we are grateful to Food for the Poor Jamaica for all the
work they do to make these dreams a reality.”
Marsha Burrell Rose, Development and Marketing Manager, Food For The Poor
Jamaica shared, “These families will now be given a second chance at life with these
much-needed houses. A house is more than a structure – it is a place of hope, rest and
refuge in their lives.”
Food For The Poor will be receiving another donation for a house from Canadian
Fashion Model Winnie Harlow which will be gifted to a family in St. Elizabeth. The
organization continues to forge strong relationships with donors locally and
internationally for the benefit of the Jamaican people, highlighting their motto “United in God’s Work”.
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