Hue Residents Send “Mystery Box” Relief Packages and Flood Hit Families Open Them with Both Laughter and Tears

In recent days, social media has been filled with videos and photos of flood hit families unboxing relief packages. For many residents in the former Phu Yen area now part of Dak Lak opening the boxes felt both exciting and emotional, almost like opening a “mystery bag.”

These special packages were donated by residents of Hue a city that has itself endured multiple floods this season. Locals call them “compassion boxes” sturdy 90 liter plastic containers praised online for being practical, economical, and thoughtfully prepared.

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Instead of the usual sacks or thin plastic bags, the donations were neatly arranged in sealed plastic boxes that protected items from moisture while traveling into deeply flooded areas.

Videos showing families unsealing the boxes have gone viral. People opened them with anticipation revealing tightly packed essentials. One flood victim captured her moment of surprise and gratitude as she lifted items from the box which included rice, cooking oil, a flashlight and even a container of seasoned dried fish. “This box could feed a person for 3 months,” she exclaimed.

Social media users showered Hue residents with compliments. One recipient wrote “This is the most complete and warm hearted gift I have ever received. I bow my head in thanks to everyone who cared for my hometown.”

Hundreds of comments echoed the appreciation “Hue has just survived heavy flooding yet they still share what they have. The packing is so thoughtful waterproof neat and reusable. Only someone who has lived through floods could understand what people really need.”

Each box contains slightly different items but most hold essential supplies. Many commenters noted that the box itself could serve as a “lifesaver” during future floods.

A Practical Idea Born from Lived Experience

According to Nhat Hoang leader of the Hue based SOS 75 volunteer team thousands of these plastic relief boxes were sent out during the latest flooding carrying more than 250 tons of essential goods. Additionally about 1.3 billion dong in cash donations is being delivered directly to affected families.

Each relief box weighs about 20 kilograms and typically includes rice instant noodles medicine flashlights cooking oil fish sauce and other essential items.

The idea emerged from observing that many flood affected households lack elevated dry space to store food. A waterproof plastic box helps protect supplies during days of isolation. When the flood recedes and families face severe losses the durable 90 liter box becomes valuable for storing clean water or daily essentials.

SOS 75 has maintained this method since 2022. “People are genuinely happy to receive these boxes,” Hoang said. “They may seem small but they are useful and will stay with families for years. When Hue suffered the whole country helped. Now when others face flooding we share what we can.”

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Source: Vietnam Insider