Green Hero Garden Community Project
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Operator: Vietnam Food Bank Network
Overview
Circular agriculture community garden launched by Vietnam Food Bank Network in collaboration with youth and international agencies. Focuses on practicing circular agriculture, food waste reduction, and supporting disadvantaged groups.
Citizen participation
Community participation in circular agriculture practice with focus on food waste reduction and supporting disadvantaged groups.
Operating model
Non-profit social support model operated in collaboration with international agencies.
Impact
Provides 500+ kg monthly of fresh produce to food-insecure households. Reduces food waste. Serves as community learning space.
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
Scale
500+ kg fresh produce for food-insecure households
Sources（1）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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