“Zero-Dong” vegetable stalls bring relief after floods

On the morning of November 26, in Dien Khanh District and several flood-hit communes, “zero-dong” vegetable stalls jointly organized by the Provincial Youth Union and the Fatherland Front Committee offered heartfelt support to hundreds of households struggling in the aftermath of severe flooding.

Bundles of green hope for flood-hit residents

In Dien Lac Commune, union members, local youth, and Fatherland Front officials gathered early to set up stalls. Baskets of fresh produce such as sweet cabbage, Malabar spinach and water spinach were neatly arranged for easy selection. Everything was free, a meaningful gift for families who had endured days of hardship.

People of Dien Lac Commune are excited to receive free vegetables.

Many residents arrived with some wading through muddy roads, their hands still stained from cleaning flood-damaged homes. They carefully picked each bunch of cabbage as if choosing hope itself, grateful for the small comfort after days of struggle. Several shared that the stalls eased their burden, especially since their own vegetable gardens had been completely destroyed.

Truong Thi Xiem of Quang Thanh Village said, “My house was deeply flooded, and everything was damaged. Today, receiving clean vegetables makes me so happy. I’m truly grateful for this aid, it means a lot to us.”

The atmosphere at the stall in Dien Lam Commune was equally warm. Signs reading “Zero-Dong Vegetable Stall” hung neatly above the distribution area. Bui Huu Quoc of Xuan Dong Village remarked, “With vegetables scarce in the market and prices rising after the floods, free vegetables like these are precious. Each bunch carries a kind heart.”

Helping people overcome difficulties

In Bac Nha Trang and Tay Nha Trang wards, “zero-dong” vegetable stalls coordinated by the Provincial Youth Union were bustling. Dozens of young volunteers in blue shirts sorted vegetables, packed them into bags, and handed them out to residents. People expressed joy as they received bundles of fresh greens, carrots, and squash—simple items, yet invaluable in the current situation.

On November 26, the program delivered 14 tons of vegetables to flood-affected communes and wards, including Dien Lam, Dien Khanh, Dien Lac, Dien, Tay Nha Trang, and Bac Nha Trang. Supplies included water spinach, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes and more.

Huynh Huu Phuc, Vice-Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, said, “We want to help people through these hard times. After the flood, most garden vegetables were destroyed. Providing fresh produce is essential to ease daily burdens. The program will continue in the coming days.”

The “zero-dong” stalls are not only a source of food but also a symbol of solidarity, helping to connect the community after natural disasters. The support of the Provincial Fatherland Front, Youth Union, social organizations, and volunteers highlights the commitment of the political system to assist people in stabilizing their lives and restoring production in the aftermath of floods.

H.N

Translated by N.T