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CUBA AID
Send money , food or gifts to Cuba

Cuba Aid: How to send food, money and gifts to Cuba ?

Many tourists travelling to Cuba ask:
How can I help the Cubans ?
What's difficult to find in Cuba?

Remark : don't give money, this practice attracts beggars. Cubans are a proud people and most of the time they try to sell their (illegal) service such as recommending a Casa Particular (a private room) or a Paladar (private restaurant) or a box of phoney cigars instead of begging. Give money only to eldery people they have a hard time to survive on a small pension.

Having said this , there's a need for decent toiletries and hygiene products such as :

- tooth brushes , tooth paste
- Kleenex, condoms, sanitary towels
- soap, shampoo, deodorants and fragrance

Gladly accepted are :

- chewing gum, chocolates,
- toys for children, color pencils,
- Pens, pencils, notepads, ballpoints
- Magazines (Spanish language)

STAY IN TOUCH

You had a great time in Cuba , made new friends, and want to stay in touch. Best way and less expensive is to use email and internet. Cubans have an intranet (not internet) access via the Cuban Post offices (Correos de Cuba) Read more about the Cuban internet

CUBA AID: SEND PARCELS AND LETTERS TO CUBA

Don't send letters and parcels by regular Post Services, the majority never arrives at destination. You can try registered post, but a better option is to use DHL courrier services. DHL is the only foreign courrier service in Cuba. http://www.dhl.com , very reliable, fast, with internet tracking service , but not a cheap solution.

CUBA AID: SENDING MONEY TO CUBA

Keep in mind due to the Cuban economic embargo it's not possible to send money through US bank services. However you can use Canadian companies or banks

Duales website : http://www.duales.com

Transcard website : http://www.transcardinter.com

EMERGENCY MONEY IN CUBA

Without money in Cuba? ASISTUR Emergency service for tourists in Cuba

SEND FOOD AND GROCERIES TO CUBA

NOTE : We frequently receive queries such as :

How can I send meat , rice or cake to Cuba ?

Which companies send stuff to Cuba ?

How can I send clothing to Cuba? etc.

The Cuban Customs regulations are strict , no import of perishable food such as meat, fruit and dairy products is allowed , several other products are regulated or prohibited.
Take in account that the transport cost can be higher than the parcel value and that products such as rum, rice and some clothing can be bought cheaper in Cuba.
We recommend the services of "envioregalos.com" a reliable company that delivers products out of Cuban warehouses.
Quality food, especialy meat, beef and cheese are difficult to find in Cuba, and not affordable for the average Cuban citizen. You can send food and groceries with the online shop: EnvioRegalos ( send gifts) a Spanish company http://www.envioregalos.com
Most popular items are beef, cheese and chicken, don't send products like rice and rum , they are cheaper in Cuba.

CARIBBEAN MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Caribbean Medical Transport is a non-profit and non-political humanitarian organization that sends medecines and medical equipment to Cuba.
For a DONATION or HELP >> READ MORE http://cubacaribe.com

CUBAN AIDS PROJECT

The Cuba Aids Project is a non-profit,non-religious and non-political organization that directly supports Cuba HIV-AIDS patients.
>> READ MORE http://www.cubaaidsproject.com