Super J will donate $75,000 worth of grocery items and household supplies in relief aid for Dominica, while Paradise Springs has loaded a 40 foot container of water for distribution to badly affected areas.

Since the Prime Minister's call for support for Dominica in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Office of the Prime Minister and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) have been working tirelessly to coordinate donations and assistance for the battered island.

To date, several individuals and organizations have come forward to pledge and provide assistance.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony said he is particularly pleased with the significant contributions made by Consolidated Foods Limited (Super J) and Paradise Springs.

On Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2015, the Office of the Prime Minister received confirmation that the Board of Directors of Super J had approved $75,000.00 worth of groceries and household supplies in relief aid for Dominica, while Paradise Springs has loaded a 40 foot container of water for shipment and distribution to badly affected areas in Dominica.

This, according to the Prime Minister, should not go unnoticed.

"It is heartening that our corporate community has responded in such a meaningful and impactful way," Dr. Anthony said. "I am very pleased that individuals and companies have responded to the call for assistance without any official engagement from Government. We never approached these companies for assistance and they were not coerced into giving. They were prompted to give from the goodness of their hearts and from a deep desire to bring comfort to those affected by the storm in Dominica. This is admirable and should not go unnoticed. On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, I wish to thank Super J and Paradise Springs for their contribution. I look forward to the continued support and contributions from all Saint Lucians as we continue to mobilize assistance for our neighbors."

The items will be shipped to Dominica through NEMO.