Students at Falmouth Primary School in Trelawny have received new school supplies and children’s books as part of a disaster recovery initiative led by Good360 and Disney Cruise Line, six months after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across Jamaica.
A total of 350 students benefited from the distribution, which included backpacks filled with notebooks, crayons, pens, rulers, glue sticks, maps, socks and other essential items that had become scarce or unaffordable for many families in the aftermath of the storm.
The initiative was carried out in partnership with Disney Cruise Line, which has maintained a long-standing presence at the nearby Falmouth Port for more than a decade.
For many students, school supplies remain a key factor in restoring normalcy after the hurricane, which disrupted learning and left communities still in recovery.
“Months after Hurricane Melissa, Falmouth Primary School is still recovering and rebuilding,” said Morgan Loomis, Vice President of Disaster Recovery and Response at Good360. “Good360 is proud to partner with Disney Cruise Line to bring joy and much-needed supplies to students and their teachers. When communities face long-term recovery, sustained support makes all the difference.”
As part of the outreach, Disney Cruise Line volunteers also visited classrooms to read with students throughout the day, adding a recreational and emotional support element to the relief effort.
School as part of distribution event. (Photo: James Buck for Good360)
“Calling on Falmouth for more than 10 years, it is important to us that we support the community in meaningful ways,” said Beth Thibodaux, Director of External Affairs for Disney Cruise Line. “Working with Good360 allows us to help meet the needs of children and families, while also bringing a bit of optimism and joy when it is needed most.”
The collaboration is part of an ongoing partnership between Good360 and Disney Cruise Line aimed at delivering essential goods to communities affected by disasters and hardship.
Following Hurricane Melissa, The Walt Disney Company donated US$1 million to relief efforts, including support for Good360’s work in Jamaica. To date, more than US$500,000 worth of supplies—including generators, hygiene kits, outdoor gear, toys, and household items—has been distributed across affected areas.
With the Atlantic hurricane season beginning in June 2026, Good360 said it continues to pre-position supplies and support recovery efforts as communities prepare for future storms.
