Guantanamo.- In response to the population’s questions and concerns about the distribution of the food package corresponding to the fifth bimonthly cycle of the year, the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power in Guantánamo has shared information about the quantities allocated and the criteria established for access to these benefits.
Depending on inventory availability and the allocations assigned to the province, distribution will follow different procedures:
🔹 Rice: Four kilograms will be provided to 100% of registered consumers in the province, representing 49,842 people.
🔹 Cooking oil: One liter will be distributed per person.
🔹 Peas: One kilogram will be distributed per person.
Because supplies are limited, it will not be possible to provide all products to the entire population. Therefore, some products will be reserved exclusively for the 11,653 people included on the official lists of the New WFP Vulnerability Profile.
Who may be included on these lists?
The identified groups include:
– People receiving social assistance.
– Women over 60 who live alone and men over 65 who live alone.
– Pregnant women.
– Children under five years of age.
– Children and adolescents who are underweight, have delayed growth, or suffer from chronic illnesses.
– Women with three or more children under their care.
Belonging to one of these groups does not automatically guarantee inclusion on the list. Eligibility criteria are also applied to determine each household’s socioeconomic circumstances.
What conditions are taken into account?
Among other factors, the following are considered:
– A per capita family income of less than 4,000 pesos.
– Households with a high caregiving burden.
– Families facing recurring food insecurity.
– Households affected by severe weather events that have compromised their living conditions and access to food.
Exclusion criteria are also taken into account, including the presence of working-age people who are not employed or studying; additional sources of income that substantially improve the household’s economic situation; and households whose income and living conditions are considered sufficient and stable.
What should you do if you believe your household meets the requirements?
People who believe they meet the requirements may contact the social worker in their community to explain their situation and request an assessment.
The Municipal Directorate of Labour and Social Security, together with social workers, provides guidance and assistance throughout the process of registering and evaluating each case.
Accurate information and awareness of the established criteria contribute to a better understanding of this distribution, which is based on available supplies and prioritizes households identified as being in vulnerable situations.
Source: Official Facebook page of the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power of Guantánamo
