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Jamaica Youth Education Support (Jamaica YES), is a Dallas, Texas based, all volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to help support Jamaican schools and students who are most in need.



nationally, 1 in 4 Jamaicans face severe food insecurity*

In the Rural areas of jamaica, it's even higher

*per a 2023 United Nations report

3,640

Meals funded per week

For many children in the underserved communities of Jamaica, a healthy
breakfast is not guaranteed. Imagine the impact of a nutritious meal on a child’s ability to excel in school. Principals and teachers report that students benefiting from our programs have demonstrated improved attendance, a reduction in behavioral issues and increased test scores. Our cause goes beyond hunger—it’s about nourishing minds, energizing futures and transforming the path of these children.

Your support and generosity helps ensure that these children begin their day with the nourishment they need to concentrate, learn, and dream big. Together, we’re not just providing meals; we’re sowing the seeds for a generation that thrives.

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Produce grown from donated vegetable seeds for the school children to grow some of their own vegetables and learn about the process.

you can make a difference

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school projects