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In the midst of the food crisis and social deterioration affecting Cuba, a Methodist community in Santiago de Cuba has become a refuge and hope for hundreds of people who can no longer secure a daily meal.
Every Sunday, at the San Juan Methodist Church, over 400 people—elderly individuals, mothers, entire families, believers and non-believers—receive breakfast and lunch unconditionally, an act that activist Yasser Sosa Tamayo described on Facebook as “a daily victory” in a post shared this weekend.
"In Cuba today, eating is not a routine. It is a daily victory," wrote Sosa. "Here, faith is not asked in exchange for bread. Here, bread is faith."
The solidarity project, driven by Pastor Darlon Bermúdez and supported by volunteers from the congregation, has managed to continue despite widespread shortages.
The church members cook, organize, and serve without applause, with the little they can gather, aware that hunger grows each week.
The shared images depict the people benefiting from this initiative, which represents a breath of fresh air amidst a stifling context.
"I have seen an elderly man save a piece for later, a mother share her portion with loving precision," the activist recounted. "Here, love for one another is not a slogan: it is routine, it is weariness, it is persistence."
In a country where a family meal has become a luxury, the gesture of the Methodist church is more than just assistance: it is an act of resistance and dignity.
In times when official promises do not reach homes, faith translates into food, shelter, and companionship.
"During these days, we want to support thousands of families, not to erase their hardships, but to tell them: you are not alone," affirmed Sosa, who is volunteering at the soup kitchen.
Pastor Bermúdez, without seeking the spotlight or engaging in political rhetoric, leads a network that does not seek recognition but rather aims to sustain what is essential: life.
In its temple, spirituality is measured in dishes served, not in sermons.
"When a community decides to feed, clothe, and support, it is not doing charity," Sosa wrote.
"She is defending life, one spoonful at a time, as we learn not to look the other way," she emphasized.
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