Walt Disney Company donates $1 Million for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Company is committing $1 million to assist with critical relief and recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.

This contribution will assist Disney cast and crew in the region, as well as nonprofits providing immediate aid including UNICEF USA, World Central Kitchen and Good360. The funds will help provide emergency supplies, food, shelter and other essential services to families and communities working to rebuild after the storm.

Disney Cruise Line has maintained a port presence in Jamaica for over a decade.

“Our hearts go out to the people of Jamaica who have experienced such terrible devastation from Hurricane Melissa, including our Disney employees and their families who call the island home,” said Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company. “We hope this contribution and the ongoing support from our team will serve as a source of relief and comfort for those in need at this difficult time.”

This donation is part of the year-round support Disney provides during times of crisis and natural disasters that impact communities where we live and work. This support includes the Disney Employee Relief Fund, which helps cast, crew and employees recover from times of crisis or personal disaster.

Learn more about how the company’s disaster relief efforts support employees and communities year-round. For more information about how Disney gives back to Disney Cruise Line port communities around the world, visit DisneyExperiences.com and Disney Cruise Line Crew & Community on Facebook.