Amid the crisis of food acquisition faced by many Cuban families, 441 people benefited this Saturday from a community solidarity lunch at the Santa María Parish and the San Pedro Mission, both located in Santiago de Cuba.
The menu provided at the first religious institution consisted of white rice, salami in sauce, and yuca, prepared with great effort due to the lack of electricity throughout the day, wrote the parish priest Rodhin A. Colomar on his Facebook profile.
In the San Pedro Mission, lunch consisted of ground meat, rice, and mashed plantains, prepared under conditions without electricity.
"Thanks to the Executive Committee of the San Pedro Mission, to Osmany, to Tony, to Sucely and her family for their dedication. They cooked everything over wood due to the lack of electricity throughout the day," mentioned the priest.
Each event was made possible by the generosity of the donors and the commitment of the Parish Council, young volunteers, and several families who devoted themselves to service.
This act of solidarity joins other similar initiatives in Cuba. For example, the solidarity project Brothers of the Street has carried out various activities in Sancti Spíritus to support those in need. Recently, they provided food to vulnerable individuals in the region, offering assistance to those lacking adequate government protection.
In December 2023, the Aliento de Vida project organized a Christmas dinner for 50 homeless individuals, showcasing the growing commitment of Cubans to support their fellow citizens amid the crisis facing the country.
In August 2024, young Cubans also rallied to deliver snacks to homeless individuals in Santiago de Cuba, demonstrating the community's growing commitment to helping those in need.
Similarly, in September 2024, the Cuban priest Leandro NaunHung taught how to prepare sampa, a long-lasting food, as a practical solution to the economic and food crisis the country is facing.
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