COVID-19: HN unveils rice ATM machine for underprivileged people
April 12, 2020 12:00 AM GMT+7
VGP - The first rice ATM machine was put into operation in Ha Noi on April 11 as a way of helping deprived people who have suffered economically as a result of the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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| The machine is situated in a sports and culture centre in Nghia Tan ward of Cau Giay district in Ha Noi. The rice is contained overhead in a stainless-steel water tank. The charity program is running from 8am to 5pm each day. Photo: VOV |
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| The opening of the machine saw a large number of people queue up in order to receive rice. |
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| Organisers note down some information about the gathered people. |
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| Before they can receive their rice, people must use hand sanitiser. |
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| Similar ‘rice ATMs’ have been set up in other cities like Ha Noi, Hue and Danang, according to state media. |
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| The machine distributes a 1.5kg bagful of rice from a small silo to waiting people. |
By Kim Anh
