Sean Paul Leads Major Hurricane Relief Drive for Jamaica, Donates $50K and Mobilizes Global Support 🌍🇯🇲

Contributed - International recording artiste Sean Paul (centre), his sister-in-law Winsome Henriques (left),  and a volunteer of the Sean Paul Foundation, Alana Thomas, get ready to package food items during their visit to the Food For The Poor Jamaica.

International dancehall icon Sean Paul has launched a massive relief initiative in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, stepping forward as both a donor and a driving force for action. Through his Sean Paul Foundation, the artist has pledged US$50,000 in matching funds to support ongoing recovery efforts across Jamaica’s hardest-hit communities.

Partnering with Food For The Poor Jamaica, Sean Paul is helping deliver emergency supplies directly to families affected by the Category 5 storm, which ravaged several western parishes earlier this week. His foundation has been mobilizing both local and international networks, using its platform to raise awareness and encourage donations through verified channels, including foodforthepoorja.org and supportjamaica.gov.jm.

Within just 24 hours of the campaign’s launch, contributions surpassed US$20,000, reflecting strong global support from fans, entertainers, and well-wishers moved by the call to assist Jamaica’s recovery.

Sean Paul has also taken a hands-on approach to the relief effort. Alongside his family, foundation team, and members of Dutty Rock Productions, he joined volunteers at Food For The Poor’s Spanish Town headquarters to assemble and distribute more than 1,200 care packages filled with food and hygiene essentials.

The collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership between the Sean Paul Foundation and Food For The Poor Jamaica. Over the years, the organization has supported multiple national outreach programs, including food drives, educational support, and youth empowerment initiatives such as the Band Camp music and life skills training project.

As recovery operations continue, Sean Paul’s foundation remains committed to providing direct relief and long-term assistance for displaced families. His actions have reignited conversations around the role of Jamaican artists in driving social change and mobilizing international aid.

With the island still reeling from the storm’s impact, Sean Paul’s leadership underscores the strength of unity, compassion, and action proving that even in the face of crisis, Jamaica’s spirit remains unbreakable. 💚💛🖤