Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) has continued its relief efforts with additional support for team members and others who were severely affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Since the start of its recovery initiatives, ROJ, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, has donated more than 2,000 meals daily to communities in need.

While teams have been working to provide meals to hard-hit communities, many ROJ team members were also among those who suffered damage to their homes and lost personal belongings due to the storm.

In response, the ROJ team rallied together to support those in affected communities, many of whom are their own colleagues, preparing several hundred personal care packages containing two weeks’ supply of food, hygiene items, and other essentials.

While the hurricane has negatively impacted many ROJ team members, those restaurant teams in several affected areas have continued to report for work, preparing meals and assisting with relief efforts despite personal hardship.

For many whose communities have been hit hard, care packages are being delivered directly to provide support as they work to rebuild.

According to ROJ, the initiative reflects a commitment to stand with those impacted communities and with every member of the ROJ team, to assist with the recovery efforts.

Managing Director Mark Myers stated, “The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has rallied all our efforts, but what has moved us most is the commitment of our team. Even those rebuilding their own lives have shown up to support others. Their strength, compassion, and willingness to serve have been extraordinary. As we continue helping those impacted communities recover, we want our affected team members to feel that same level of support from us. We look out for Jamaica, and we look out for each other.”

ROJ also expressed appreciation to their partners and suppliers whose kind donations went towards building the much-needed care packages, including Jamaica Broilers, Pepsi Jamaica, GraceKennedy, Facey Commodity and Lasco.

These contributions have added meaningful support to ROJ’s ability to assist affected members.

ROJ Employees in restaurant operations, maintenance, supply, and distribution and other departments have also been working under challenging conditions to prepare meals and reach communities in need. ROJ commended their dedication and teamwork during the recovery.

“This storm has tested the country in ways we have never seen, but the strength of our people continues to shine. We will keep showing up for our staff, our communities, and our country. Jamaica will rebuild, and we will rebuild together,” Myers added.