In March, NYAPC is visiting our partner church, Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada de la Habana! This means it is time for the Cuba Partners Committee annual First Havana Supply Drive. Our Cuban friends continue to live in incredibly difficult conditions, further compounded by the recent U.S. engagement in Venezuela. We have the opportunity to share our abundance with the First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana. Again this year we have created a shopping list through Target. All goods will be shipped directly to NYAPC. This year the biggest needs are powdered milk, over the counter medicines, and batteries. There are also options for vitamins and toiletries. If you prefer to purchase outside of the online list donations will be welcomed at the church front desk. Online donations are being managed by our “partners in partnership” at Church of the Pilgrims. Funds for goods or airline baggage fees can be donated on their web site using the Special Offering: Cuba Mission Trip fund option.
Along with the supplies we are soliciting suitcases for trip participants to hand-carry all the donations on our flight to Havana. We also welcome empty/used pill bottles! First Havana (re)uses the bottles when distributing the various medicines.
All donations are used to stock First Havana’s medical clinic and “store,” all provided at no charge to church members and the local community. Please help us bring these items to our Cuban friends by buying online or leaving donations at the front desk! This is a wonderful way to show how much New York Avenue supports First Havana’s many local missions. If you have any questions please contact Aryn Myers. The Presbyterian Cuba Partners Network, NYAPC, and First Havana thank you for your support!
Target registry: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/nyapc2026
Give to the Cuba Supply Drive: https://onrealm.org/pilgrims/-/form/give/now
Medicines
| Analgesic cream | Clobetasol | Hidrocortisona | Neosporin or other antibiotic cream |
| Antacids | Clotrimazol | Hydrocortisone cream | Pepto-Bismol |
| Anti psoriasis cream | Desitin cream | Ibuprofen/Advil | Prilosec (can be generic) |
| Anti-Diarrheal medicine | Diurex or another diuretic | Icy Hot/Ben Gay | triamcinolone |
| Aspirin (81mg preferred) | Enalapril | Laxatives | Tylenol (acetaminophen) |
| Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) | Gaviscon | Monistat (clotrimazol) | Children’s medicines |
| Captopril | Glucosamine with chondroitin | Naproxen (Alleve) | |
| Claritin | Hemorrhoid ointment | Nasal spray for congestion |
Vitamins and Supplements
- Adult vitamins with iron
- B complex
- B1
- B12
- B6
- Children’s vitamins
- Diosmin (a supplement for circulation, sometimes called Diosmina)
- Magnesium
- Melatonin
- Omega XL
- Potasium
Other Items
- Adult diapers (S, M, & L)
- First Aid materials – bandaids, gauze, cotton balls
- Hearing aid batteries
- Maxipads
- Powdered Milk
- Thermometers
- Toilet paper
