A second shipment of aid from the U.S. has arrived in Camagüey, containing 700 food kits and 700 hygiene kits

A second shipment of humanitarian aid from the United States government landed this Thursday at Ignacio Agramonte International Airport in Camagüey, containing 700 food kits and 700 hygiene kits intended for vulnerable families of the Archdiocese of Camagüey, Cáritas Camagüey reported on Facebook.

The shipment was received on site by Monsignor Wilfredo Pino, Archbishop of Camagüey, and by Anaísis Illas Rodríguez, coordinator of the Senior Citizens Program at Caritas Camagüey, along with other members of the Catholic organization's team.

Unlike the first shipment that arrived in Camagüey at the beginning of October —distributed between Lugareño and Nuevitas—, this second shipment is entirely intended for the Parish of La Santa Cruz, in the municipality of Santa Cruz del Sur, and its surrounding communities.

The distribution started immediately, with the volunteers from Cáritas within the community taking the lead in the process, who had already completed the preliminary work of identifying beneficiaries.

The selection criteria prioritize individuals in situations of food insecurity and with difficulties accessing water. Within that group, preference is given to adults over 60 years old, individuals with disabilities, bedridden persons, pregnant or lactating women, and children under five years old.

The food modules contain rice, beans, oil, sugar, spaghetti, sardines, and tuna; the hygiene kits include soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

Cáritas Camagüey acknowledged that the need exceeds the current response capacity: "Despite the great need that exists at the moment and not being able to reach everyone who requires help, we aim to bring a little relief to the most in need among so many in the archdiocese."

This second shipment to Camagüey is part of the 100 million dollar humanitarian assistance program that the U.S. government announced in May 2026 for the Cuban people, of which 60 million dollars is being channeled through Cáritas Cuba and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), while the remaining 40 million is being distributed through other independent organizations.

The program operates without the mediation of the Cuban regime, through the diocesan and parish structures of the Catholic Church, and aims to reach between 100,000 and 120,000 families nationwide, although CRS estimates that the Catholic component could benefit nearly 200,000 households.

On Tuesday, November 3rd, a shipment arrived in Cienfuegos for families from Cruces, and the following day, the fourth flight for the Archdiocese of Havana landed, destined for families in Güines, Mayabeque.