A group of private entrepreneurs from Holguín traveled to the municipality of Cacocum to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage to homes and communities in eastern Cuba.
The activist Noly Blak shared a video on his social media, showcasing the caravan of cars that traveled through various towns and evacuation centers, where families affected by the heavy rains, strong winds, and the overflow of dams and rivers are taking shelter.
The donations included clothing for children, maternity kits, hygiene products, food, snacks, and clothing for adults.
The images shared show the entrepreneurs distributing packages directly to the affected individuals.
"It is a great humanitarian gesture they are making," expressed one of the beneficiaries, while others thanked for the support that, as they mentioned, represents a ray of hope amid so much poverty and destruction.
The delivery is part of a growing solidarity movement among Cubans, where citizens and entrepreneurs take it upon themselves to assist those affected in the eastern part of the country.
The efforts of Holguin entrepreneurs are added to a wave of citizen initiatives that have emerged spontaneously following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Rikan Vega's family, in Granma, prepared and distributed 90 meals to those affected who were sheltered in an evacuation center, prioritizing those facing the greatest vulnerability amid the disaster.
Similar actions have been carried out by independent professionals such as a group of barbers who provided free haircuts to evacuees in Río Cauto, restoring dignity to dozens of people affected by the storm.
In that same municipality, other citizens donated snacks, hygiene items, and bottled water.
From Havana, the influencer JA Rulay moved to the eastern part of the country for several days to directly support affected families.
His journey included the delivery of clothing, mattresses, and food supplies, along with documenting on social media the harsh reality faced by those most affected.
Meanwhile, support is also arriving from abroad. A Cuban church in Spain organized a collection of food, clothing, and medicine aimed at the affected communities in Cuba, reaffirming the diaspora's commitment to those facing the impact of the hurricane without sufficient state support.
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