Nghe An people share love during the pandemic

Touched by sincere feelings

On the morning of July 3, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong in Nam Son commune (Do Luong) woke up very early, stepped out of the house, and headed to the water spinach field behind. The moon was still bright, Ms. Phuong waded into the field to quickly pick fresh young water spinach shoots, about 10 bunches. After washing, she put the vegetables in a cardboard box, tied it to her bicycle, and then hurriedly carried it to the collection point to send to support the people of Vinh city who are facing difficulties because ofCovid-19 epidemic.

“Through online newspapers, I know that the epidemic in Vinh is complicated, many places are locked down, so there is a shortage of food. Yesterday, the commune mobilized support for vegetables, so today I woke up early to pick some water spinach to send to the people there, hoping that the vegetables will arrive the same day, while they are still fresh and delicious,” Ms. Phuong shared.

Officials of the Vinh City Fatherland Front Committee receive necessities provided by Do Luong district residents for the city's residents. Photo: Cong Kien

Like Ms. Phuong, many families in Do Luong district woke up very early to go to the garden to pick vegetables, eggplants, squash, and pumpkins to send to the people of Vinh city. According to Ms. Vuong Thi Quy - Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Do Luong district, after 3 days of campaigning, they received more than 40 tons of vegetables, tubers, and fruits in support.Vinh City.

The district mobilized nearly 10 trucks to transport the supplies to Vinh in time. When the trucks started, there were still people riding bicycles carrying vegetables, saying that they had brought them to the gathering point in the commune in the morning, and when they got home, they saw that there were still some left, so they rushed out to pick more, hoping that a few more households would receive them in this difficult time. "Witnessing that scene, I was moved to tears by the sincerity, simplicity, and humanity of the villagers," said Ms. Vuong Thi Quy.

People of Le Mao ward (Vinh city) receive vegetable supplies from Do Luong district. Photo: Cong Kien

In the morning, more than 40 tons of vegetables were transported to the Vinh City Fatherland Front Committee, from where they will be distributed to the wards and blocks that are being isolated and locked down. Upon hearing the news, some residents of Le Mao Ward came to receive supplies. Ms. Nguyen Thi Van said: “My husband and I are both freelance workers. Since the outbreak of the epidemic, we have had no work, so we have no income, and we have run out of food. When I heard that there were supplies, I came out to receive some. I am truly grateful for the concern and sharing of the people in the districts.”

“The people in my hometown are really thoughtful and dedicated, sending vegetables and spices. Since the lockdown, my family has occasionally received supplies from the districts and philanthropists, which has been a source of encouragement to help us confidently fight the Covid-19 pandemic and overcome these difficult days.”

Ms. Phan Thi Hong, resident of Hung Dung ward (Vinh city)

Delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Anh Son district provides necessities to students of Ethnic Minority High School No. 1. Photo: Cong Kien

Along with Do Luong, peopleAnh Son districtalso donated many vegetables, tubers, and fruits to send to Vinh city to supply. The district Fatherland Front Committee mobilized many trucks to travel hundreds of kilometers to transport goods to support the "Red City" in the fight against the pandemic. Priority was given to people in Ha Huy Tap, Cua Nam, Hung Binh wards and students of 2 ethnic minority high schools who were "stuck" and could not return to their hometowns.

Fuel your drive to win

We had the opportunity to witness the joy of the people.Ha Huy Tap wardwhen receiving simple but affectionate gifts from the countryside. Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong confided: “The epidemic broke out, work was suspended, there was no income, the traditional market stopped operating, so for more than a month I have not been to the market. Today, I received supplies of some squash, bananas and green vegetables, providing food for several days, I am truly grateful to people from all regions for their concern and sharing.”

Officials of Ha Huy Tap ward (Vinh city) receive necessities sent by people of Anh Son district. Photo: Duc Anh

Supplies from Anh Son district are mainly green bananas, squash, pumpkin, luffa and vegetables. Photo: Cong Kien

BaglockdownSince June 16, more than 100 households with more than 300 people residing in Golden City 1 apartment building (Ha Huy Tap ward) have faced many difficulties, especially in terms of food supply. Receiving supplies, many people expressed their emotions at the sincere and simple feelings of local people. On normal days, perhaps due to the pressure of life, there is not much time to care for each other, but when facing difficulties and hardships, they look in the same direction, share together to soon overcome the challenges.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Ha Huy Tap Ward, in recent days, the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of the ward has received many supplies from people in Tuong Son commune (Anh Son), Hoa Son (Do Luong) and many other localities in the province and benefactors to distribute to households in the area.

Residents of Golden Cty 1 apartment building (Ha Huy Tap ward) are currently under lockdown and receive necessities provided by people from Anh Son district. Photo: Duc Anh

“The staff and people of Ha Huy Tap ward are truly touched by the kindness of friends and relatives near and far who have cared for and stood side by side in the fight against the epidemic. This is a source of motivation and strength for us to stand firm on the front line against the Covid-19 epidemic. And this kindness will be forever remembered!” - said Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga Son.

“In the past few days, the city’s residents have received a lot of love, sharing, and help from the people of Do Luong, Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, Yen Thanh, and Hung Nguyen districts… The necessities that the residents have sent are really necessary at this time, and are a great source of encouragement for the city’s residents during the difficult times due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The city’s residents are truly grateful for the concern and sharing of their fellow citizens!”

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet - Chairwoman of the Vinh City Fatherland Front Committee