Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief organization, has established operations on Jamaica’s west side in St. Elizabeth, an area that had received minimal assistance until now, according to the organization’s founder and CEO Gary LeBlanc.

Sean Paul is calling on fans to help with humanitarian aid as Hurricane Melissa continues to devastate Jamaica. A representative for the 52-year-old told TMZ that Paul remains on the island and is mobilizing relief efforts through his foundation in collaboration with Food For the Poor Jamaica.

The director of apostolates for a Jamaica-based religious community serving the poor in Kingston said Oct. 28 that the Category-5 Hurricane Melissa seems to be sparing Kingston the worst of its wrath. But he added that the storm was not yet finished and much remained unknown about the historic hurricane’s impact in the region.

Sean Paul is supporting his native Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa by matching donations up to $50,000.

As communities continue to grapple with recovering from Hurricane Melissa, here's how people can support those who have been impacted by the storm.

The dancehall icon has flown in food, water, and supplies for Black River as residents face widespread loss of housing, power, and basic essentials.

Multiple charities have begun gearing up to support communities the Caribbean that sit in the path of the hurricane.