South Florida diaper bank rushes aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa is still making its way through the Caribbean, but the skies have cleared in Jamaica.

Organizations are now quickly organizing transportation to the island for the generous donations many South Florida residents have already given.

“I feel devastated. I feel sad,” said Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank founder Dwayne Wolfe. “I feel there’s definitely a feel of hopelessness, to be honest with you, just seeing the devastation.”

Diaper bank mobilizes relief effort

Wolfe, who is from Jamaica, runs the diaper bank nonprofit with his wife, Brittany. They are collecting adult and children’s diapers, wipes, and period products to send to the island…

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