The Cuban content creator known as Juanka, from the channel "Vámonos Con Juanka", distributed 100 meals on the streets of Havana in a gesture of solidarity that moved thousands of followers on social media.
The meals were prepared by her friend Nardelli and distributed to people who were clearly in need, including the elderly, women, and children.
"Promises are debts, and the big day has arrived," announced Juanka at the beginning of the video where he documented the event.
When one of the beneficiaries asked if they belonged to any church, Juanka was straightforward: "We are normal Cubans. We believe in God, but it's not because of the church. It's because we chose to."
"You don't have to be from the church to share with your brothers," he added, before describing the initiative as "a work of infinite love dedicated primarily to those who are visibly in need."
One of the women who received food confessed that she hadn't had lunch that day. "Whatever it is, guys, whatever it is," she said as she received the portion, and then added, "Oh, how delicious! My love, I'm grateful, very grateful. God bless you."
The action takes place amid one of the worst food crises Cuba has faced in decades, exacerbated by fuel shortages, a decline in imports, and sustained inflation.
According to the World Food Programme, 1.3 million people received food assistance on the island during 2024.
In this context, citizen solidarity initiatives led by influencers, artists, and ordinary neighbors have proliferated, often funded by donations from the Cuban diaspora in the United States and Spain.
This is not the first time Juanka has been involved in an action of this kind: in September 2025 he participated in an operation to locate and support former model Zuyen García, known as "La Flaca," in her struggle against addiction.
At the end of the video, Juanka thanked everyone for their support: "I want to thank all the friends who have been here during these days and who will continue to support us," and he expressed his hope that "the people who have benefited truly feel grateful."
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