The Consulate of Jamaica in Philadelphia
The Consulate of Jamaica in Philadelphia
Documents
Click on the links below to view or download each document.
Government of Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa Preliminary Needs List
This document outlines the priority relief items identified by the Government of Jamaica to support communities most affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Donors are encouraged to use this list when preparing shipments for delivery to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
Jamaica Customs Agency – Relief Waiver Notice
A letter from the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) about customs duties and fees that are waived for approved Hurricane Melissa relief items entering Jamaica. Please review for details on eligible items and required documentation.
Jamaica Customs Agency List of Disaster Relief Items for the General Public
This document provides a list of items that qualify for waived import duty (ID) and General Consumption Tax (GCT) thru November 28, 2025.
Download: Jamaica Customs Agency List of Disaster Relief Items
List of Drop-off Locations Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
List of Drop-off Locations for the Consulate of Jamaica, Philadelphia (Update)
Dear Friends,
The outpouring of support from the Jamaican Diaspora and Friends of Jamaica in the Philadelphia and Delaware communities has been overwhelming. Please accept our thanks for the donations received, both dropped off goods and supplies, and financial contributions made. We are truly thankful for every sacrifice you have made to help Jamaica and our people.
Our drop-off points in Philadelphia and Delaware have become full, and we have secured a warehouse in Philadelphia through the kind courtesy of City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the support of Donavan West, Director of Business Roundtables. The warehouse is located at 4000 North American Street in North Philadelphia.
Beginning on Monday 1, 2025, we will therefore not be accepting donations at any of our previous drop-off points and will only be accepting donations at the warehouse at 4000 North American Street. Please contact me to schedule any donation drop-offs, as the warehouse is secured and controlled by the City of Philadelphia. We will be accepting only donations of items on ODPEM’s list, which can be found at https://www.jamaicaconsulatephiladelphia.com/
I do also want to thank all of the volunteers who have come out to help us transport, sort, load and package the donated items for delivery to Jamaica. It is through hard work, commitment and unity that Jamaica will Build Back Better.
God Bless You and God Bless Jamaica.