Springfield – Representative Bud L. Williams (11th Hampden District), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion is reminding everyone to support the Disaster Relief for Jamaica Donation Drive Effort which kicked off on Nov. 10, Talk of the Town Restaurant. The Deadline for donations is Dec. 1.
When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in western Jamaica in late October, it caused unimaginable devastation: 30,000 households were displaced, 45 people lost their lives, and nearly 30% of residents are still without access to running water.
Donations can be dropped off between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday at Talk of the Town Restaurant, 320-324 Wilbraham Road. Items include non-perishable food items (can goods, rice, oil, etc.), clothing and footwear, toiletries, first aid and medical supplies, baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes, baby food), and much more.
Monetary Gifts are also welcomed and encouraged. Please make checks payable to: The Caribbean American African Athletic Social Club (CAAASC, TIN 04-3494265). Be sure to put “Jamaica Disaster Relief” in the memo line.
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