This was the very first automatic rice dispenser in the city participated in by the local armed forces. They will closely work with relevant organizations to ensure operations of the special ATM.

Accordingly, militiamen of the command are in charge of ensuring order, checking body temperature, instructing people to wash hands, and then lining people up at a distance of two meters to prevent Covid-19 from spreading. Elderly and weak people were given priority to receive rice first.

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People in District 8 waiting in line to receive rice

At 9:00 of the first day, needy people gathered at the district’s cultural center and one by one received rice. All of the people felt touched and grateful for the meaningful and noble deed of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and the district’s VFF Committee.

Reportedly, the district’s VFF committee mobilized sponsors to donate more than 11 tons of rice for 5,500 needy people. Each individual can get up to 4kg of rice per day.

In addition, 34 needy militiamen and soldiers’ families were also presented with rice and gifts on this occasion.

“We hope this practical activity will help the poor overcome difficulties while joining hands with the city in Covid-19 prevention and control,” said Colonel Dinh Ngoc Thanh, Political Commissar of the command.

On the same day, the district’s tax department also collaborated with relevant organizations to hand over hundreds of gifts to local households in need.

Translated by Khanh Ngan