Forecast models warn that Hurricane Melissa could bring devastation to Jamaica and Haiti far beyond what was seen during Hurricane Beryl. While Beryl caused an estimated US $204 million in damage in Jamaica, destroyed thousands of homes, and left at least 73 people dead across the region, Melissa’s forecasted strength and slow movement are expected to compound the disaster. With Category 5 winds, a 13-foot storm surge, and up to 40 inches of rain predicted, Jamaica faces catastrophic flooding, infrastructure collapse, and severe agricultural losses. As floodwaters destroy crops and block transportation routes, the storm threatens to trigger widespread food shortages.

In Haiti, where deforestation and fragile infrastructure make flooding especially deadly, Melissa’s projected path raises fears of catastrophic landslides and crop destruction. Beryl skirted the island, but Melissa is expected to hit more directly, inundating farmlands and isolating communities already struggling with hunger. Heavy rain and storm surges could wipe out local harvests, disrupt food supply chains, and worsen an existing humanitarian crisis. Unless relief efforts and food aid are mobilized immediately, both Haiti and Jamaica may face severe shortages of food and clean water in Melissa’s aftermath.

For decades, mother–daughter duo Angélica Vale and Angélica María have captivated audiences worldwide with music, film, and storytelling. Today, their legacy expands beyond the stage. By joining Food For The Poor as Angel Ambassadors, Angélica Vale and Angélica María remind us that love is most powerful when it is shared. Sponsorship is more than a gift—it’s the passing of hope from one generation to the next.

Together, they are raising their voices for the thousands of children in Latin America and the Caribbean who are still waiting for someone to stand with them. Sponsorship is not just monthly support, it’s a lifeline of love, a pathway to opportunity, and a promise that no child will be forgotten.

"One act of kindness can create ripples that last a lifetime." - Angélica Vale