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Authorities in the municipality of Minas de Matahambre, in the province of Pinar del Río, have begun the distribution of food modules donated by Mexico and the World Food Programme (WFP) intended for individuals and families classified as vulnerable.
The information was shared by the official profile Radio Minas Digital on Facebook, which detailed the delivery of products to various commercial units in the area.
According to the report, a total of 1,949 food packages are distributed. Of these, 1,245 are from donations by the World Food Program and include 4 kilograms of rice per beneficiary. The other 704 packages, donated by Mexico, include 1 kilogram of rice, 1 kilogram of beans, and a bottle of oil.
According to the published information, the distribution is carried out based on the classification created by the Municipal Directorate of Labor and Social Security, which identifies individuals and family units considered vulnerable.
What products are delivered and to whom?
The authorities indicated that pregnant women registered in November and December 2025, as well as those registered so far in 2026, receive 4 kilograms of rice from the WFP.
In the case of underweight children, the module consists of 1 kilogram of beans from the Mexican donation.
For family units and vulnerable individuals, the package includes 4 kilograms of rice, 1 kilogram of beans, and a bottle of oil, depending on availability.
The food is distributed across various commercial units in the municipality, in popular councils such as Santa Lucía, La Sabana, Minas, Pons, Cabeza, Sumidero, and San Carlos, among others.
"Normalized misery": Social networks explode
The post generated numerous reactions among users of the social network, with many questioning both the amount of food distributed and the criteria for determining who receives the assistance.
Some comments reflected the perception that vulnerability has spread to a large part of the population. "Vulnerable families, but we are all vulnerable in this country," noted one of the users.
Others criticized the reliance on external donations for food: “In other words, food depends on the mercy of foreign countries because the so-called revolution cannot guarantee anything.”
There were also reactions that summarized the situation with brief phrases such as: “Normalized misery.”
Some comments raised concerns about the potential destination of part of the resources: “How much has ended up in the hands of the leaders?”
Other users expressed that certain vulnerable groups are not receiving benefits: “For people living with HIV who have gone two years without receiving a fish diet and are classified as vulnerable due to health reasons, why is there no effort made to provide them with some of those donations?”
Doubts also arose regarding the lack of assistance for the elderly: “Well, I want to know if they did not allocate anything for the elderly; I had information that they had also set aside help for people over 65, and I am not hearing anything about that now.”
Several comments emphasized that the situation of need is widespread. "And who are the vulnerable families and individuals? The entire community is vulnerable."
In a similar vein, another user stated, "Lack of respect. The entire population that needs food is vulnerable."
There were also questions regarding the criteria used to select the beneficiaries: “Who made that distribution and what characteristics were used to assess whether a person or family is vulnerable?”
Other comments expressed frustration over the scarcity: “And with that we have to survive, how horrifying, my God, and they keep living on scraps.”
Some reactions were even more critical of the overall situation in the country: “My Cuba is suffering and needs freedom, not donations, please.”
Donations in the midst of the food crisis
In the original post, local authorities expressed gratitude for the solidarity of the Government and people of Mexico and the World Food Program for the donations sent to the municipality.
The distribution takes place amid a deep economic and food crisis in Cuba, characterized by a persistent shortage of basic goods and the increasing difficulties many families face in accessing food.
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