In Cuba at the moment there is perhaps nothing abundant, except I believe fruits and vegetables in the agro-markets and apparently not even everywhere in the country. In Havana we are privileged in this sense.
Obviously direct FINANCIAL aid would always be greatly appreciated. A few dollars will always relieve the pressure that the current inflation exerts on the Cuban family, especially for food prices. But sometimes even with money on hand, we are not able to provide for certain needs.
So we have to think about CLOTHES, even if they were second hand, it doesn't matter, both for adults and children. The stores have been closed for many months, the new stores in MLC don't offer much yet due to the lack of imports, and on the parallel market the prices are really abusive for junk of the worst quality. The biggest family worry is with the clothes of teenagers.
HYGIENIC products are also worth gold, soaps, detergents, toothpastes, shampoos, razors, shaving foam, perfumes, moisturizers and others. Favor quantities rather than the best quality.
TOYS for the smallest children. There is nothing in the Cuban market at the moment, or so little, that we make wooden toys instead, but not everyone is able to make or buy them.
CANDIES and other treats for children. It has been a long time since our children have had trouble enjoying them, especially chocolates. It is now available sometimes in MLC stores or in the hands of resellers.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES of all kinds. Classes interrupted for health reasons should resume in September, and the new school year next January. Any kind of school supplies would then be very useful.
DAILY MEDICATION such as antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, fever reducers for children, vitamins, ointments for insect bites, stomach aches and aspirins among others. Since last year there has been a shortage of more than 200 medications of regular use for Cubans.
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