Clothes, shoes, and some uniforms were placed at a location in Las Tunas so that those in need could take the items they found useful for free.
The initiative was announced this Tuesday by Daylin Mendoza Rodríguez on Facebook and is part of the activities of the community project "We All Can Help Change Lives."
"Family, today we invite you to come and take what you need," Mendoza wrote while sharing images of the items made available to the neighbors.
The proposal operates on a simple principle: those who need an article of clothing can take it without paying, while those with available items can also bring them to help others.
"You can just come by and take what you need, or you can bring blessings for others," added the promoter, who asked to share the post so that the information would reach families in need of assistance.
Among the items offered are clothing, shoes, and some uniforms. However, the publication did not specify the available quantity, the exact location, or how long the donations would remain on display.
Mendoza presented the initiative as a gesture inspired by Christian faith and accompanied his message with a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that emphasizes serving others.
The action adds to other community initiatives developed in recent years to alleviate the needs of families impacted by the economic crisis and shortages in Cuba.
In July, the Ministerio Viento Recio church in Las Tunas provided food to 190 vulnerable individuals and prepared additional portions to take to those living on the streets.
The volunteer team from that congregation had also provided breakfasts to 140 people over two days that same week, while acknowledging the difficulties in sustaining aid due to rising costs and product shortages.
Another similar initiative took place in June in the province of Ciego de Ávila, where the San Lucas Episcopal Church provided food and footwear to more than 40 children, teenagers, and pregnant women living in a vulnerable settlement.
Citizen solidarity also enabled Cubans to gather toys, clothing, school supplies, and 270,000 pesos for Lía, an eight-year-old girl living in conditions of extreme poverty in Bayamo.
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