Source: www.hebei.com.cn
The picture of the service station in Qinhuangdao Development Zone. Photo by Wang Bingyuan
Qinhuangdao(Reporter Zu Di, Correspondent Wang Bingiyuan/Great Wall Network): “I went to 3 supermarkets and 1 market nearby and I couldn’t find the vegetables I wanted. It’s a surprise to get them at my doorstep!” Ms. Yang, who lives in Xicheng Huayu Community in the Economic and Technological Development Zone said after buying vegetables at the service station on the afternoon of February 3.
Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the service stations in 5 communities in the Development Zone have been operating as usual, providing residents with affordable and safe vegetables and fruits.
A staff member is disinfecting the cabinets. Photo by Wang Bingyuan
According to Zhang Yangyi, general manager of Hebei Xianlv Trading Co., Ltd., a service station operating company, since the outbreak of the epidemic, the company has adjusted the sales price of vegetables and fruits at cost price and did not make any profit.” It is a crucial time, the companies must not only think about benefits, but assume social responsibilities. The price of the vegetables and fruits cannot be raised, and we must do better than usual. The service stations in all communities are not closed. Every day at 2:00 am, our staff rush to the Haiyang Wholesale Market to purchase the freshest fruits and vegetables, then sort, disinfect, pack, and disinfect them again, the vending machines are disinfected when they were loaded, to ensure adequate supplies and food safety!” Zhang Yangyi said.
Residents are buying vegetables at the vending machine. Photo by Wang Bingyuan
The fruits and vegetables in the service stations are all equipped with smart vending equipment. Residents needn’t to contact people when buying. They can just scan the QR code with a mobile phone to pay for the vegetables and fruits they have bought, which reduced the risk of virus infection .
“Recently, I buy vegetables here every day, because it is safe and convenient,” said Mr. Li, who lives in the community.
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