“Zero-dong kitchen” - A place to share love

On the 15th and 30th (or 1st) of the lunar calendar every month, at the Cultural House of Region 6 (An Khanh), Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan An Ward, Can Tho City, vegetarian meals such as rice, vermicelli, porridge, pasta... are distributed to those in need. This is the "Zero-VND Kitchen" model of the Front Work Committee of Region 6, which has been implemented since 2023.

People receive free meals at the Cultural House of Area 6, Tan An Ward.

On November 4 (15th day of the 9th lunar month), the Front Work Committee of Area 6, Tan An Ward, gave away 300 portions of vegetarian fried vermicelli. Previously, on October 21 (1st day of the 9th lunar month), they gave away 400 portions of vegetarian spring rolls; on September 22 (1st day of the 8th lunar month), they gave away 500 loaves of vegetarian ham bread; on September 5 (15th day of the 7th lunar month), they gave away 400 portions of che kiem... On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the Front Work Committee of Area 6 organized a "Full Moon Festival" and gave gifts and cakes to children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

As scheduled, twice a month, the "Zero-dong Kitchen" of the Front Work Committee of Region 6 lights the fire of love, sharing meaningful meals with people inside and outside the region. From early morning, members of the Front Work Committee and women in the Women's Association of Region 6 were present at the Cultural House to cook together, dividing the tasks to complete before 6 o'clock. Then, distribute to those in need. Within just 1 hour, several hundred meals were quickly distributed.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, who assisted in the stages and contributed money to the program, confided: "Although it was a bit hard, I was happy because the program sent meaningful meals, which were loved by everyone and praised for being delicious, we were more motivated to do it." Ms. Pham Thi Thu, Executive Committee Member of the Women's Association of Region 6, shared that she had participated in social charity activities of Region 6 for many years, each meaningful program implemented created more trust and love of the people with the government, local associations and organizations. In particular, "Zero-dong Kitchen" is a long-term and effective model, with many people joining hands and contributing to support.

Ms. Vu Thi Ngoc Tram, Deputy Head of the Front Work Committee of Area 6, Tan An Ward, said: The "Zero-dong Kitchen" model has been implemented since the end of 2023 until now, following the love sharing program of the Women's Union of Area 6. Funding comes from socialized sources. Many benefactors support additional vegetables, ingredients, and spices. Meals are rotated: rice, vermicelli, porridge, pasta, banh lot, bread, etc. to change the taste and make the meals more diverse. This is one of the typical social security activities of the area, aiming to contribute to sharing and supporting everyone, especially those in difficulty.

In addition to the free meals, the Regional Front Committee 6 also actively mobilizes benefactors to donate rice and necessities to disadvantaged households in the area on holidays, Tet or big full moon days. For example, on the full moon day of the 7th lunar month, Phuc Van noodle shop donated 150 gifts, Bich Hop's family donated 100 gifts...

The love shared and extended from the "Zero-dong Kitchen" to other social charity activities of the Front Work Committee and the branches and organizations of region 6 have contributed to building an increasingly strong and cohesive cultural life at the grassroots level.

Article and photos: LE THU

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/-bep-an-0-dong-noi-chia-se-yeu-thuong-a193823.html