St. Ann is the garden parish, and it is also one of the hilliest. Families in Ocho Rios town have supermarkets nearby, but people in Brown's Town, Claremont, Moneague, Alexandria or the districts above Discovery Bay can spend a good part of the day and a lot of taxi fare just to stock up. This guide explains how grocery delivery to Ocho Rios and St. Ann works with Jamaica Online Shop, and how to order for yourself, your parents or a holiday home.
Three common reasons people order groceries online in St. Ann
1. Looking after elderly parents in the hills
Many St. Ann parents live in rural districts while their children work in Kingston or abroad. Carrying flour, rice and cooking oil up a hill is hard at any age, and harder in your seventies. Ordering online lets the family choose and pay for groceries, and have them delivered to the gate. For more ideas on what to include, see our guide to supporting elderly parents in Jamaica with grocery delivery.
2. Busy households in and around Ocho Rios
Tourism and hospitality workers keep long, irregular hours. A delivered monthly shop frees up a day off for rest and family instead of queues and taxis.
3. Villas and holiday homes
Owners and returning residents with homes on the north coast often want the kitchen stocked before they arrive. You can place the order from abroad, send it to the property, and have the caretaker receive it.
Which parts of St. Ann are covered?
Ocho Rios and the rest of St. Ann are covered by our door-to-door islandwide delivery. You can see details on our Ocho Rios & St. Ann delivery page. If you are unsure whether we reach a particular district, message us on WhatsApp +1 (207) 613-5240 before you order.
Delivery fee and timing
Door-to-door delivery to St. Ann is listed at J$3,000 on our delivery page, and the exact fee is shown in the cart before you pay. Islandwide orders are delivered door to door in 1 to 2 business days after payment is confirmed. Orders placed after 2 PM Jamaica time are counted from the next day.
Because the fee is per delivery, one well-planned order is better value than several small ones. Many families do a single monthly order that covers dry goods, cleaning supplies and toiletries, and top up fresh items locally.
What to put in a St. Ann grocery order
- Groceries & pantry: rice, flour, cornmeal, sugar, cooking oil, tin mackerel, corned beef, sardines, pasta, porridge staples and baking items.
- Fresh produce & vegetables: yam, potatoes, callaloo, escallion, thyme, peppers and fruit, depending on what is in season.
- Seasonings & spices: the jerk, curry, browning and all-purpose seasonings that Jamaican cooking depends on.
- Beverages & drinks: juices, malt, sodas, water and bedtime drinks.
- Household & cleaning and personal care: soap, detergent, bleach, toilet paper, toothpaste and the other basics nobody wants to run out of.
- Baby & toddler: diapers, wipes and baby food for young families.
- Wholesale sizes for large households, small shops, churches and events.
One thing that catches new customers: rice, sugar, flour and cornmeal sold loose are priced per pound (lb). The quantity box on those items is the number of pounds, not the number of bags. If you want ten pounds of rice, put 10 in the box. Check it before you pay so the order matches what you expect.
Fresh meats are packed in insulated cold boxes with ice packs. For a big chilled order to a remote district, message us first so we can advise.
A simple monthly list for an elderly parent
If you are not sure where to start, a practical list for one or two older adults often looks like this. Adjust it to what they actually eat:
- Rice, flour and cornmeal (remember these are priced per pound when sold loose).
- Cooking oil, sugar, salt and a few favourite seasonings.
- Tin mackerel, sardines and corned beef for easy meals.
- Oats, cornmeal or plantain porridge staples and a bedtime drink.
- Yam, potatoes and whatever fresh produce is available.
- Toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, detergent and bleach.
If you would prefer a ready-made box, our Yard Box care packages are packed in Jamaica and delivered to any parish.
How to order
- Add items to your bag and choose the St. Ann door-to-door delivery option.
- Enter the full address with a landmark (nearest church, school, shop or square) and a working phone number for the recipient.
- Add any notes, such as a caretaker's name for a holiday home.
- Pay by card, PayPal, CashApp or Jamaican bank transfer.
- We contact the recipient by phone or WhatsApp to arrange the drop-off.
Paying for your order
Every order is prepaid. You can pay by debit or credit card, PayPal, CashApp or Jamaican bank transfer. Card and PayPal payments are processed securely, and bank-transfer orders are dispatched once the transfer is confirmed. You can switch the price display between JMD, USD, CAD and GBP at the top of the site, so you always know roughly what you are spending in your own currency. Product prices shown on the site include GCT, and the delivery fee is added in the cart, so the total you see before you pay is the total you pay.
Can you trust an online grocery shop in Jamaica?
It is a fair question, especially if you have been burned before by a seller who took the money and went quiet. Jamaica Online Shop is based in Jamaica, and you can see real photos and video from actual deliveries on our proof-of-delivery page. You see the full total, including delivery, before you pay, and you get order updates by email. If you want to ask something first, such as whether we reach a particular district, message us on WhatsApp +1 (207) 613-5240 before you place the order.
Tips for a smooth St. Ann delivery
- Rural roads rarely have names. Describe the route from the nearest main road if you can.
- Give a number that is on WhatsApp so the driver can send a location pin.
- Let older relatives know a delivery is coming so they answer an unknown number.
- For holiday homes, confirm the caretaker will be available within the delivery window.
Ready to order? Browse all groceries and choose St. Ann at checkout.
