Cáritas Cuba distributes U.S. humanitarian aid in Camagüey and Santa Clara

Volunteers from Cáritas Cuba have begun distributing hundreds of humanitarian aid modules sent by the United States to vulnerable families in Camagüey and Santa Clara. The assistance, provided through a U.S. government program with a total allocation of $100 million for Cuba, includes food and hygiene supplies.

In Camagüey, an initial shipment of 700 modules arrived at Ignacio Agramonte International Airport, where it was received by Archbishop Wilfredo Pino Estévez and Cáritas Camagüey Director María Rosa Rodríguez Aguilar. These modules are designated for 300 families in Lugareño and 400 families in Nuevitas. The food kits contain items such as rice, beans, oil, sugar, pasta, sardines, and tuna, while hygiene kits include soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

The program aims to reach between 100,000 and 120,000 families nationwide, prioritizing elderly individuals living alone, pregnant women, lactating mothers, people with disabilities, and families with children under five in high-risk situations. Beyond Camagüey, the assistance has expanded to include Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Ciego de Ávila, Matanzas, and Pinar del Río.