Cooking Up a Feast for Jamaican Relief

Katrina Liu
The spirit of Thanksgiving arrived early at the Island Inn on Saturday, as Islanders turned out for a buffet meal to support Jamaican relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
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Vineyarders Rally to Help Jamaica Relief Efforts

Katrina Liu
On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane, bringing winds up to 185 miles per hour, one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the country. Islanders have rallied, hosting fundraisers and gathering essential supplies.
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From One Island To Another

[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado.
[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado.
[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado.
Ray Ewing
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs.
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs.
Ray Ewing
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs.
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs.
Ray Ewing
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern.
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern.
Ray Ewing
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern.
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern.
Ray Ewing
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs.
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs.
Ray Ewing
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs.
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting.
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting.
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting.
Ray Ewing
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD.
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD.
Ray Ewing
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD.
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD.
Ray Ewing
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine.
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine.
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine.
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine.
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts.
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts.
Ray Ewing
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts.
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts.
Ray Ewing
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity.
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity.
Ray Ewing
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity.
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado.
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs.
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern.
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs.
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting.
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD.
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine.
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine.
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts.
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity.

On Saturday night, Islanders gathered at The Island Inn in Oak Bluffs to raise money for relief efforts in Jamaica and to celebrate Jamaican food and culture. Local chefs including Chef Deon, Jimmy Alvarado of TigerHawk provided a buffet dinner with music from DJ Dern.