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Dozens of people and low-income families in Matanzas were able to enjoy a hot meal to celebrate the end of the year this December 31, thanks to a support initiative led by members of the Cardenenses group and community volunteers.
The action was shared on Facebook by Christian Arbolaez, who recounted the days of preparation, filled with phone calls, messages, and the effort to gather money bit by bit, hoping it would be enough to help those in greatest need.
"The meals arrived. They reached those who needed them the most," wrote Arbolaez, highlighting that, although it was not a banquet, it was indeed a dignified dinner, something that "amid so many hardships, is worth its weight in gold."
The organizers acknowledge that there is always a desire to do more and reach more people, but they emphasize that reality necessitates moving forward step by step, multiplying efforts and wills in a context of widespread scarcity.
One of the most emotional moments, according to the testimony, was seeing the faces of the children: genuine smiles and grateful gazes that made every sleepless night and prior worry worthwhile. “There is the answer to everything,” he expressed.
The initiative was called the best year-end gift by its organizers, who especially thanked Mayito, the cooks, and all the people who contributed, cooked, and distributed the food without expecting anything in return, as well as the Cardenenses group on Facebook, which was key to making the action possible.
In a country where many families face extreme difficulties in accessing food, this gesture of solidarity once again demonstrates how community and citizen support becomes a tangible relief for the most vulnerable.
"The photos say it all," Arbolaez concluded. "In those faces, everything is there."
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