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Food cart owner takes action to help Asian American Pacific Islander community

It’s just time people start taking action,” said Mike Aldridge, chef and owner of MidCity SmashBurger. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 8:25 PM PDT April 5, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. A nationwide increase of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has left many people in the community feeling fearful. But one food cart owner is taking action to help. Over the weekend, an Instagram post about MidCity SmashBurger was attention-grabbing. The photo featured a juicy burger next to a $1,200 check. The recipient was the Asian Health and Service Center in Southeast Portland. Mike Aldridge, the chef and owner of the food cart located in Southeast Portland, said it all started when, through Instagram, he challenged Trail Blazer Anfernee Simons to a dunking competition meant to raise money for the AAPI community. Aldridge says his challenge got a handshake emoji response, which he took to be an agreement. Long story short, the f

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