Jamaica Broilers delivers aid, hope to hundreds across western parishes

The multi-parish mission delivered over 700 food relief packages, more than 1,500 gallons of water, over 70 tarpaulins, upwards of 400 crop farming packages­ including: seeds, chemicals & fertilizers; 3,000 baby chicks, six metric tonnes of animal feed, onsite health checks and veterinary clinics, over 800 hot meals, 120 A-Grade whole chicken, clothing, and children’s gifts. 

RELIEF DELIVERED ACROSS THREE KEY STOPS

The Train made three major community stops as part of its 2025 mission, each designed to provide immediate relief while supporting long-term recovery in Pisgah, St. Elizabeth; Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland; and Bunkers Hill, Trelawny.

On November 14, when the train made its first stop in north-western St. Elizabeth, JBG reached over 300 residents in Huntley Castle, Berkshirewood, Cheviot Hills, Berkshire, Dundee, Ginger Hill, Merry Hill, and Ashton with much-needed supplies. In the following weeks, the outreach continued at Cornwall Mountain All-Age School in Westmoreland, where more than 400 residents from Mt. Stewart, Cornwall Mountain, Mt. Tirzah, Mair Hall, Castle Mountain, Barneyside, and Cold Spring were also supported. As an added treat on the second stop, residents were delighted to take home A-Grade whole chickens, courtesy of the Best Dressed Chicken.

The 2025 mission concluded at the Bunkers Hill Community Centre in Trelawny on December 12, where JBG continued its integrated relief approach—combining food support, agricultural assistance, and care packages to support families and farmers recovering from Hurricane Melissa’s impact. This stop supported community members from Bunkers Hill, Friendship, Martha Brae and Wakefield in the parish. This visit also carried added significance, with the team distributing over 120 Christmas gifts to children in the community, bringing joy and festive cheer to the occasion. To note, more than half of the food & clothing for all three stops were contributed by JBG staff across their local and U.S operations.

The company nurse who was present at all stops, offered medical screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks. Supporting the mission further, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security contributed approximately 200 care packages, while chef Jacqui Tyson partnered with the company to cater at two of the stops & Chef Garnet on one. Additional support came from the Jamaica Defence Force, suppliers such as Pandia Seeds, Kemin, Senscrop, Church & Dwight, and Marketing Arm, who provided farming products for distribution to those in need.

Beyond the Train of Hope community visits, JBG’s hurricane recovery efforts have included the donation of over 400,000 baby chicks and agricultural inputs through Hi-Pro’s farm store network; donations to the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association, and the Small Ruminants Association of Jamaica, alongside
veterinary clinics hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association; donations of chicken products by Best Dressed Chicken to quick-service restaurants and caterers to support hot meal distribution; and collaboration with Samaritan’s Purse to transport medical supplies for the Emergency Field Hospital in Black River, St. Elizabeth.

Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, vice president of Hi-Pro, emphasized the importance of sustained support, noting that all activities were carried out in prayer and with God’s guidance. 

"Guided by our mission to ‘Serve with God’s Guidance,’ every action we take is rooted in care and prayer. While the support we provide is multi-faceted and are essential, what matters just as much is connecting with the people, hearing their stories, and reminding them of hope through encouragement,” he said. “Our farmers and their families are the backbone of rural Jamaica, and we remain steadfast in supporting them as they rebuild to thrive."

While the Train of Hope has completed its scheduled stops for the year, JBG says its commitment to hurricane recovery, rural development, and food security remains ongoing.