Un Plato Más was created with one clear purpose: to put food on the tables of Havana’s most vulnerable. The name means “One More Plate”—because every extra plate of food we provide can change someone’s day, or even their life.


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What We’re Creating

We are building a soup kitchen in Havana that will serve hot, home-style meals to those who need them most:

Children who often go to school without breakfast.

Single mothers who struggle to stretch their resources.

Elders who live alone and cannot always afford or prepare food.

The homeless who have no other options for a meal.


Our goal is to prepare simple, nutritious meals from local ingredients: rice and beans, proteins like chicken or pork, vegetables such as malanga and plantains, and fresh fruit when available.

For many, this may be the only hot meal they will have that day.


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The Cost of a Plate

It doesn’t take much to make a huge difference. On average, a full meal at Un Plato Más will cost:

$2.00 per plate (ingredients, cooking fuel, supplies).

$150 feeds 75 people for a day.

$750 provides 375 meals in a week.

$1,500 provides 750 meals—enough to feed hundreds of families in need.


Every dollar raised brings us closer to a kitchen that can serve thousands of meals each month.


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How Mission Trips Will Support the Kitchen

Through our partnership with Buen Sabor Tours, we invite church groups, friend groups, and organizations to join us on 5-day mission trips.

Each trip includes:

Hands-on service helping launch and operate the soup kitchen.

Cultural connection: time with Cuban church communities and neighbors.

Authentic exploration of Havana’s history, music, and food with Buen Sabor Tours.

Lodging, local transportation, and at least one meal daily from our kitchen.


Every person who joins funds 750 meals. That means:

A group of 5 volunteers = 3,750 meals.

A group of 10 volunteers = 7,500 meals.

A group of 16 volunteers = 12,000 meals.



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Why This Matters Now

Cuba is facing food shortages and rising costs like never before. Families often must choose between medicine, rent, and food. Un Plato Más is being built to be a consistent source of relief for hundreds of people.

Children will gain strength to focus in school.

Mothers will find relief knowing their families won’t go to bed hungry.

Elders will regain dignity through shared meals.

The homeless will know they are not forgotten.



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Join Us

Un Plato Más is built on a simple truth: a plate of food can be life-changing.

With your help, we can open the doors, keep the pots cooking, and fill the tables. Together, we can serve Havana—one plate at a time.

Mission

Cuban Aid Alliance, through its Crecer Con Coraje Cuba project, is dedicated to supporting Cuba’s recovery and growth through community-driven initiatives, local entrepreneurship, and sustainable partnerships. Our mission is to empower Cubans to build a resilient future through courage, cooperation, and creativity.

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Vision

A stronger, more self-sufficient Cuba where local businesses thrive, food security is strengthened, and communities work together to create opportunities for all.

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Strategic Goals (5-10 Years)

1. Empower Local Businesses

Provide microloans, grants, and mentorship to small businesses and cooperatives.

Support artisans, farm-to-table restaurants, eco-tourism guides, and other community-focused entrepreneurs.

2. Strengthen Food Security

Promote urban farming and small-scale agriculture.

Facilitate access to seeds, tools, and direct-to-consumer market opportunities.

3. Advance Sustainable Tourism

Develop responsible tourism guidelines and partnerships that benefit local communities.

Encourage boutique lodging, culinary tours, and eco-adventures that showcase Cuba’s culture and environment.

4. Promote Digital Inclusion

Deliver training on e-commerce, online marketing, and remote work opportunities.

Help equip communities with basic digital tools.

5. Build Bridges with the Diaspora

Channel ethical diaspora investments toward community development.

Create platforms for collaboration between Cuban communities and supporters abroad.

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Key Actions

Focus Area Actions

Entrepreneurship Microloans, grants, training, and mentorship programs
Agriculture & Food Urban gardens, tool-sharing, farmer-market connections
Tourism Develop community-driven tourism models, connect visitors with ethical businesses
Digital Inclusion Tech workshops, basic equipment distribution, online platform development
Partnerships Build alliances with NGOs, local groups, and diaspora networks

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Guiding Principles

Local leadership and decision-making

Environmental and cultural sustainability

Transparency and accountability

Respect for Cuban dignity and creativity

Why Support Crecer Con Coraje Cuba?
Cuba is at a critical turning point. With your support, we can provide practical tools and resources to Cubans striving to build a better future. Your donation helps create jobs, secure food, promote sustainable tourism, and bridge Cuba with its friends and family abroad.

What Your Contribution Supports

Small business startup funds and mentorship

Urban gardens and food security programs

Responsible tourism initiatives

Digital skill-building workshops

Community-led solutions with lasting impact


How to Get Involved

Donate directly to Crecer Con Coraje Cuba through Cuban Aid Alliance.

Partner with us as an organizational sponsor.

Volunteer expertise in business, tech, or agriculture.

Spread the word through your networks.


Together, we can help Cuba grow — with courage.