Hurricane Melissa Relief Information
CAM held its first meeting on Sunday, November 2nd to organize relief efforts. It’s next meeting is Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 pm. If you are interested, contact us for meeting information. We are looking at all resources that are engaged in relief for the affected islands. Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. We are doing outreach to develop a sold plan of action.
Email: caribbeanmadison@gmail.com
Please see below for local donation efforts.
Rasta Barista Relief Effort
https://www.rastabarista.com/
Sei and Melissa, the business owners of Rasta Barista, is collecting non perishable goods and taking donations for shipment, as a relief effort for those needing assistance in Jamaica.
Rasta Barista Donation Drive:
HURRICANE MELISSA PRELIMINARY NATIONAL NEEDS LIST
Non-perishable Goods (canned goods, canned meats, cereal bars, baby formula,etc)
Hygiene products(soap toothpaste, wipes, diapers, gloves)
Feminine care products
Toiletries
Basic First-Aid supply kits
Basic school supplies
Buckets with lids
Heavy-duty garbage bags | Assorted sizes
Heavy Duty gloves
Tarpaulins
Batteries (Assorted sizes)
Bedding foam
Bed Linen/Sheet sets
Sleeping bags
Pillows and Pillowcases
Cots
Flashlights
Lanterns (Battery and solar powered)
Ropes/Bungee cords
Rain gear/coats
Over the counter drugs
Sanitizers/Wipes
Cleaning Products
Clothing (including t-shirts/jeans/underwear)
Tennis Shoes/Sneakers/socks
Senior care items(adult diapers)
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Mosquito Repellant
Water Purification kits
Chainsaw(10 inch and 14 inch)
Hammers
Battery Drill set
Steel Toe boots (Male: size 7-13); (Females: size 5-12)
The Cafe will be the primary collection point.
Rasta Barista
2352 S. Park Street
Ste 101
Madison, WI 53713
Hours: M-F 7:30am to 2pm
Phone: 608-807-6289
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Melissa
David’s Jamaican Cuisine
http://www.davidsjamaicancuisine.com/
David and Pauline are the owners of the business. They are collecting donations for food, clothes, gas, water etc.,
CONTACT: 608-957-6402
CAM talked to David this morning. People are hurting and need these supplies.
Now currently located at 1006 E. Broadway in Monona, just 1.5 miles from our previous space at 5696 Monona Drive.