By City News Service
May 5, 2021
ROSEMEAD (CNS) - Panda Express is launching a $10 million community investment program with a $1.5 million pledge to Asian American & Pacific Islander groups, the company announced today.
Panda CommUnity Fund “supports immediate and sustainable solutions from national and local organizations to uplift diverse groups, including people of color and other marginalized communities,'' according to the Rosemead-based Chinese fast-food chain.
The AAPI fund -- launched during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month -- will continue to allocate resources across various initiatives over the next five years.
“We are proud of our multicultural heritage and have always believed that this identity connects us to the best of American culture. Because of the duality in who we are, Panda champions a greater sense of belonging and supports engagement efforts that reflect the diversity of our guests, associates and communities,'' said Peggy Cherng, co-founder and co-CEO of Panda Express.