# Community charity initiatives in Dong Nai

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-charity-initiatives-in-dong-nai
> Updated: 2026-09-12T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Dong Nai, Vietnam, a “zero-dong stand” in the Binh Phuoc ward has operated for nearly a decade to support vulnerable community members. Organized largely by the local Women’s Union, the initiative provides essential staples such as rice, instant noodles, vegetables, and tubers every Sunday morning at the Tan Xuan 1 Culture House.

The project serves lottery sellers, informal workers, and those facing financial hardship. It relies on donations from market traders in Dong Xoai, personal garden produce, and various benefactors. Beyond food, the stand distributes used clothing and uniforms. Hoang Thuy Vu, vice president of the Binh Phuoc urban district People’s Committee, noted that mobilized resources for this model have exceeded $76,923 over the past ten years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Dong Nai community charity stand provides free goods for nearly a decade

A community-led “zero-dong stand” in Dong Nai, Vietnam, has provided free food and clothing to residents in need for nearly ten years, mobilizing over $76,000 in resources.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-community-charity-stand-provides-free-goods-for-nearly-a-decade

### 2026-09-08: Nghe An border guards launch zero-dong stalls for local residents

Border guards in Nghe An, Vietnam, have launched ‘zero-dong stalls’ to provide essential goods like food and clothing to impoverished border communities through community donations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nghe-an-border-guards-launch-zero-dong-stalls-for-local-residents

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