What to Donate (Items Needed)

Please donate new/unused items only and pack by category (see packing notes below). This list aligns with the Government of Jamaica’s Preliminary National Needs List and current relief partner guidance. Local needs can evolve—cash to the official portal remains the most flexible aid.

Shelter & Sleeping (High Priority)

  • Collapsible cots / camp beds

  • Blankets (thermal & regular)

  • Sleeping mats / foam pads

  • Mosquito nets

  • Heavy-duty tarps + bungee cords

  • Rope, duct tape, tent repair kits

Lighting & Power (High Priority)

  • LED flashlights / headlamps

  • Solar lanterns / rechargeable light

  • Spare batteries (AA/AAA/D

  • Small power banks / compact solar chargers

  • Water purification tablets / filters

  • Collapsible water containers

  • Hygiene kits

  • Adult incontinence products

  • Hand sanitizer (non-aerosol, unopened retail sizes)

Water & Sanitation

  • Canned proteins

  • Ready-to-eat items

  • Shelf-stable milk, rice, pasta, oats

  • Manual can openers

Food (Non-Perishable, Easy-Open)

Baby & Children

  • Diapers

  • Infant formula

  • Baby bottles

  • Small soft toys

  • First-aid kits

  • OTC pain relievers

  • Oral rehydration salts

  • Disposable gloves, masks

Medical & First Aid

Cleaning & Debris Removal

  • Heavy-duty trash bags

  • Work gloves

  • Buckets, mops

  • All-purpose cleaners

  • Brooms, dustpans

  • Hammers

  • Screwdrivers

  • Nails/screws

  • Pliers

  • Utility knives

Tools & Rebuild

Clothing & Footwear (New Only)

  • Underwear & socks

  • Rain ponchos

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes

  • Whistles

  • Waterproof pouches

  • Clipboards, pens

  • Zip seal bags

Communications & Admin

What Not to Send

  • Used clothing, mattresses, or opened/expired items

  • Homemade food or glass jars

  • Large liquids/aerosols or hazardous materials unless pre-cleared

  • Random mixed boxes—please sort and label each box by category

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Packing & Labeling Instructions

Sort by category and pack in sturdy boxes (≤40 lb)
Include a printed contents list inside and outside
Label each box on two sides with Category, Quantity, and Sender Info
Palletize bulk donations where possible

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