Warm zero-dong booth of green shirt volunteers

0 VND Vegetables - Sending Smiles
"Zero-dong market" warms the hearts of the poor
Zero-dong Tet market - warms the hearts of poor households

The zero-dong stall of the Youth Union of Ca Mau Community College started operating on March 18, at 3/2 Street, Ward 6, Ca Mau City, with many practical items. Fresh vegetables and fruits sent by donors early in the morning were washed, and young people spread out plastic mats to neatly display the goods. Next to them were racks of clothes of all kinds and sizes. Behind were wooden tables arranged with milk, cooking oil, sugar, etc. All of these were the efforts of the union members, young people and teachers of the school over the past several months.

The zero-dong stall of the Youth Union of Ca Mau Community College quickly attracted many manual workers and people in difficult circumstances. Each person only took enough vegetables to leave some for those who came later. In addition, they also chose a few more sets of clothes with the support of the Youth Union members, to bring home to their relatives. Some others were given coupons from ward officials to have extra milk and sugar. Those who had not registered with the ward yet still received support gifts when they arrived. Smiles mixed with tears of happiness made the zero-dong stall much warmer.

Each gift is prepared and delivered to the workers.

Mr. Tran Huy Hoang, a motorbike taxi driver living in Ward 6, Ca Mau City, said: “A motorbike taxi driver friend told me about this stall, so I brought Ms. Tam, a lottery ticket seller, to ask for some food to help with our daily meals. I am over 60 years old this year, and I only have one son who works far away, and we are not well off. I don’t earn much money as a motorbike taxi driver, so I and my brothers and sisters in similar situations are very happy to have this stall.”

Nearly 70 years old this year, Mrs. Nguyen Thu Tam (living in Ward 7, Ca Mau City) makes a living every day by selling lottery tickets. She shared: “Nowadays, everything is expensive. These young people call on us workers to come here to choose vegetables to cook rice, to improve our meals. They also enthusiastically choose clothes for me, asking if I have children or grandchildren so they can choose a few more outfits. Seeing such new and beautiful clothes, my grandchildren must be very happy.”

Every holiday or weekend, the stall is open and welcomes those in need with a warm smile. Vegetables, fruits, clothes... are all sent by donors near and far. Some other necessities are mobilized by the School Youth Union from businesses.

Early in the morning, the union members and youth carefully arranged vegetables and fruits to welcome guests.

Ms. Vo Tuyet Ngan, Secretary of the School Youth Union, shared: "Thanks to the voluntary cooperation of union members, young people and the support of businesses and benefactors, the zero-dong booth was born. This is a place to send love, we hope to share some of the difficulties with workers, people in difficult circumstances, bringing joy, faith, and motivation in life to them."

In front of Ca Mau Community College, the members and youth of Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union also held a 0 VND booth on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025. The booth included many necessities and clothes to serve low-income workers, poor and near-poor households...

Volunteers help choose clothes for customers coming to the booth.

Ms. Ho Quy Nhi, Head of the Youth and School Department, shared that the zero-dong booths are all the result of the efforts and dedication of the union members and young people. Wearing the green volunteer shirts, they clearly understand their responsibility to society and realize it through concrete and meaningful actions. Many of them go to stores and businesses to donate each carton of milk, each bunch of vegetables... to the booths. The joy of the workers when visiting the booths is the motivation for them to try harder every day./.

Lam Khanh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/am-ap-gian-hang-0-dong-cua-ao-xanh-tinh-nguyen-a38197.html