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The Methodist Church of Trinidad, in the province of Sancti Spíritus, went out into the streets of the colonial city to distribute hot meals to vulnerable individuals, braving the rain during a solidarity day that they documented on their social media with an emotional post.
"Today, our church decided that love cannot remain confined within four walls. We took to the beautiful streets of our beloved Trinidad to be the hands and feet of Jesus, sharing a warm meal, a word of faith, and above all, a sincere hug with those who need it most," wrote the congregation.
Volunteers cooked outdoors over wood fires on the cobblestone streets of the city, using large pots with corn, cassava, and other vegetables, while the rain fell on them without halting the activity.
"There is no award more beautiful than seeing faces light up with a smile, receiving a thankful handshake, and feeling that, for a moment, heaven became closer for many," the church stated in its message.
The congregation expressed gratitude to those who made the event possible: "Thank you to every brother who donated, cooked, walked, and gave their love without reservation."
The action is part of a growing pattern of ecclesial solidarity in Cuba, where churches of various denominations have taken a leading role in providing food assistance in light of the state's inability to protect the most vulnerable populations.
In February, Methodist youth from Santiago de Cuba distributed food and shelter to 127 people during a similar initiative, while the San Juan Methodist Church feeds more than 400 people every Sunday in the same city, regardless of their faith.
In April, the Episcopal Church of San Lucas in Ciego de Ávila distributed 46 meals to seniors and those in need over two days, and in March, Cáritas Cuba began distributing food kits from the United States in dioceses of eastern Cuba.
The context driving these initiatives is devastating: more than 70% of Cuban households have had to reduce the quantity or quality of their food in 2026, and approximately 36% of the population faces food insecurity, according to estimates from the World Food Programme.
The regime itself admitted in March that it did not have sufficient resources to care for vulnerable people, leaving that void in the hands of civil society and churches.
The Methodist Church in Cuba, with over 140 years of history since its founding in 1883, currently has more than 43,000 active members and a presence in 80% of the municipalities in the country, according to data from UM News.
The congregation of Trinidad concluded its message with a biblical verse that encapsulates the spirit of the day: "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased" — Hebrews 13:16.
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