A Fort Myers restaurant owner is collecting donations to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa, drawing on his own childhood memories of surviving Hurricane Gilbert to fuel his relief efforts.
Andrew Henry, owner of Irie-A Jamaican American Cafe in Fort Myers, launched the donation drive after Hurricane Melissa devastated western Jamaica in late October. The hurricane brought significant destruction to the island.
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Fort Myers restaurant owner launches Hurricane Melissa relief drive for Jamaica
“Out of many, we are one people,” Henry said, referencing Jamaica’s national motto. “It doesn’t matter how small or too big you think what you have is. You give from the heart.”…