The Weeknd is using his platform to support families in Jamaica who are still trying to recover after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island. His XO Humanitarian Fund is directing a major contribution toward helping communities that were left struggling after the Category 5 storm. The singer committed $350,000 to the World Food Programme, and the organization confirmed the funds will directly support their emergency operations across Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa was labeled “The Storm of the Century” after it hit the island last month with winds reaching up to 185 MPH. The impact was so widespread that the entire country was declared a disaster area, and many households lost access to basic resources. With so many communities dealing with massive damage and ongoing shortages, the WFP says The Weeknd’s donation comes at a crucial time.

According to the WFP, his contribution will help provide food kits for as many as 200,000 people. These kits are designed to support families who have limited access to supplies and include essentials like rice, lentils, vegetable oil, canned fish, and canned meat. The organization noted that this type of assistance is vital in the early stages of recovery, especially in regions where transportation routes and local markets are still disrupted.

The Weeknd has supported global humanitarian efforts for years, and this donation continues that pattern. His XO Humanitarian Fund was created to give rapid support to communities dealing with crises, and the situation in Jamaica fit that mission immediately.

Other artists with Jamaican roots have also stepped in. Sean Paul, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Maxi Priest and many others have contributed to relief efforts as well, adding to the growing group of public figures trying to help families rebuild. Together, these contributions will help ensure thousands of Jamaicans have steady access to food while recovery continues.

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