Beryl Cash Assistance Programme

The Cash Assistance Programme, in partnership with Jamaica's Ministry of Labour and WFP, offers aid to those impacted by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, 2024, prioritizing the hardest-hit parishes. Recipients will receive an SMS to collect cash at Western Union using the MTCN code, TRN, and a photo ID. For more details, visit the website or contact WFP.

What is the Cash Assistance Programme?

In partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, the World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce that it is providing cash assistance to people most affected by Hurricane Beryl, which impacted Jamaica on 3 July 2024.

Who receives the assistance?

People who were most affected in all parishes can receive assistance, but those in parishes that were worst hit by the hurricane are a priority.

How will it work?

If you receive a SMS Text message, you must collect your cash at any Western Union location. You will need to take the following with: The MTCN code in the test message, your Tax Registration Number (TRN) and a government-issued photo ID.

What do you need to do?

• Check your phone regularly: Make sure your phone is charged and regularly check for new messages.
• Bring your photo ID and TRN: You will need to show the MTCN code, TRN and a valid government-issued photo identification at Western Union to collect your cash.
• Follow the instructions: Carefully read the text message and follow the steps to get your cash from the nearest Western Union agent. Visit https://gkmsonline.com/gkms-agent- location/ to find the Western Union closest to you or call 876-383-0869 for further
  assistance.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at jamaica.response@wfp.org or 876-383-0869 or 876-573-4932.