Distribution of the basic food basket in Cuba: Update for some provinces this week, according to official information from the Ministry of National Statistics and Census (MINCIN). This week, the distribution of basic food baskets in Cuba continues to advance in several provinces, despite delays reported in some areas.
In Villa Clara, according to reported Dalgis Corcho Oropesa, director of the Wholesale Food Company, began delivering rice to the municipalities of Placetas, Santo Domingo, Manicaragua, and Sagua la Grande.
Each consumer will receive four pounds of rice, one for June and three for July. Distribution to the rest of the municipalities will take place in the coming days, once the rice harvest from the port of Cienfuegos is complete.
In the same province, the quarterly distribution of liquid detergent continues, following priority criteria established by the local government.
Regarding laundry and toilet soap, it has been distributed to children up to 1 year old, as well as to bedridden or incontinent individuals, with some municipalities pending, such as Corralillo, Quemado, Sagua, and Manicaragua.
In Pinar del Río, the delivery of rationed products also continues this week. Four pounds of rice corresponding to the month of July are being distributed to 278 of the province's 628 warehouses.
In addition, a pound of sugar corresponding to September is being distributed in 616 units, milk for children ages 0 to 1 for 10 days in September in 452 warehouses, and fish for medical diets in 568 units.
In Havana, distribution focuses on horse mackerel for medical diets, covering the months of September, October, and November. The second delivery of powdered milk for children and diets also began on September 30th, with specific quantities for babies ages 0 to 2 years old, according to the established nutritional plan.
Meanwhile, in Holguín, the Base Business Unit #6 reported that the La Cuaba People's Council received sausages for the population and special products for pregnant women's diets.
The distribution of basic food baskets in all these provinces reflects the continuity of regulated supplies, although logistical challenges and multiple delays persist in some areas.
It is inconceivable that after so much time we are being sold two-month-old peas full of weevils in Alamar Progreso now, October 9th. 2025Disrespectful, great disregard for human beings.
When will we receive rice, there is no one who can support the purchase of rice from individuals.
I'm from San Miguel and these delays confuse the customer and give life to the winemakers.
When are you planning to get milk for children 2 years and older and diet milk for pregnant women in the province of Guantanamo?
In Arroyo Naranjo Mantilla they have only given one pound of rice for July and we are already in October.
I'm from San Miguel del Padrón, in the Martin Perez district. The only thing that came into the warehouse was peas. When will the donated white sugar come in?
And the eastern provinces do not exist, more so Guantanamo, which is never mentioned.