Minh "beard" sells vegetables and his journey to give free vegetables to workers

After 4 years of becoming famous on social networks for giving free vegetables to poor workers, the life of Mr. Pham Hong Minh (Minh "beard") has changed a lot.

In recent years, Mr. Minh "beard" (real name is Pham Hong Minh, born in 1983, in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province) who sells vegetables and fruits in Bien Hoa City suddenly became familiar on all social networking sites.

With the signs "Whoever wants to buy, sell, whoever wants to sin (beg), give" and "Free vegetable donation point for workers and students" ... along with the actions of sharing free vegetables and fruits with the poor, Minh "beard" has become an internet phenomenon, a shining example of kindness and sharing.

However, few people know that the story of Minh “beard’s” “zero-dong vegetable stall” began 10 years ago, long before he became famous. For him, sharing is an indispensable part of life. Every day, he sets aside a portion of vegetables and tubers to give to the needy, workers, and students in need.

Mr. Pham Hong Minh (Minh “beard”) is famous for giving free vegetables to students and workers in difficult circumstances. Photo: Provided by the character

Sharing with reporters from Cong Thuong Newspaper, Mr. Pham Hong Minh said that he came to the vegetable selling profession by chance. When he was young, he was like many other young men, liked to travel and gather with friends. But then life pushed him to settle down and choose the vegetable selling profession. “ At first, I just thought simply to earn a living and clothes for my family. But gradually, I realized that selling vegetables is not only a job to make a living but also an opportunity for me to do many more meaningful things.”

From a young man who used to live a dissolute life, Minh has had a completely different life. Witnessing many people in more difficult situations than himself, Minh "bearded" decided to spend part of his income to help the needy. "This time I give less, but before I gave a lot of vegetables , on average every week I give 5-6 days, each day from 3-5 quintals of vegetables is normal , everyone in this area knows" , Minh confided.

In addition to the story of giving away free vegetables, Mr. Minh "beard" is also famous for the humorous content of his billboards such as: "Whoever wants to buy, sell, whoever wants to sin (beg), give" ; "Mutated water spinach is on sale for 5,000/kg"; "Free green squash for the rich and high-income earners, whoever needs it, come get it"; "Moc Chau plums are unsold... 3,000 VND/kg"; "Luffa 10,000 VND/3 fruits, 4 fruits is fine"... The online community often jokes that Mr. Minh sells vegetables because of his passion...

In addition to the story of giving away free vegetables, Mr. Minh "beard" is also famous for the humorous and simple content of the billboard - (Photo: Character provided).

Mr. Pham Hong Minh also shared that his life has completely changed since becoming famous on social networks. From an ordinary vegetable seller, he suddenly became the center of public attention. The curious eyes and friendly greetings from strangers made him both surprised and excited . "Many times when I was walking on the street, many people recognized me and called out: 'Hey, Mr. Minh Rau, how are you today?', as if they 'knew' me. I also felt happy."

Not stopping there, Mr. Minh "beard" is also a person with a passion for social networks. He owns a Facebook page, YouTube and a TikTok account with hundreds of thousands of followers. Although he does not have much experience in content production, he still regularly shares everyday moments and funny stories with the online community. "When I feel inspired, I just ask my brothers to film a few scenes without knowing how to act or write a script. It's mainly a place to tell daily stories, chat with people and... find customers to buy vegetables," he happily recounted.

Mr. Pham Hong Minh shared that recently the vegetable business has been facing many challenges, so he has diversified his products to earn more income and have the opportunity to help the poor - (Photo: Character provided).

What makes Minh “beard” famous is his kindness and sense of community. Sharing vegetables with the needy is not a spontaneous decision but an act that comes from the heart.

Sharing vegetables with those in need is something I do from the bottom of my heart. I see that everyone has different circumstances and difficult times. Therefore, if I have the opportunity, I want to help those around me. I hope my vegetable stall is not only a place to buy and sell, but also a place for people to come together and share the difficulties and joys in life. I believe that each person's small actions will contribute to making the community better," Minh confided.

Mr. Pham Hong Minh's vegetable stall is always crowded with customers and filled with laughter. Photo: Provided by the character

When asked about the secret to changing yourself, he always encourages you to start from the smallest things. "There are some people who used to be a bit naughty and then come to me to ask how to change. I advise them to change their mindset from the smallest things to help their family and society ."

According to Mr. Pham Hong Minh, the vegetable business has recently faced many challenges. To cope with these difficulties, he has constantly sought solutions. He has even diversified his products by launching a line of bag washing liquid under the brand name Minh "beard", in order to expand the market and increase income to have the opportunity to help more people in life.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/dong-nai-minh-rau-ban-rau-va-hanh-trinh-tang-rau-mien-phi-cho-cong-nhan-356671.html