Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has announced a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief in Japan. Panda Restaurant Group has committed to raising funds through in-store and corporate associate donations to help provide resources to those in need during this devastating time.
Through the end of March, more than 1,300 participating Panda Express locations across the country will facilitate donation collections with in-store drop-boxes, allowing guests to make contributions of any amount. As part of the Panda Restaurant Group family of restaurants, donations also will be accepted at participating Panda Inn and Hibachi-San restaurants.
All guest-donated proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross. Additionally, the company’s 18,000 associates nationwide have committed to personal donations. The corporate-generated proceeds will be donated to the compassion relief organization, Tzu Chi Foundation, which is currently providing two hot meals per day in Oarai Town to the thousands of displaced people living in shelters.
Panda Restaurant Group will match 100 percent of the proceeds collected at Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-San locations and by associates nationwide.
“Giving is a core value at Panda Restaurant Group Inc. and we are deeply committed to working together to support relief efforts in Japan,” said Peggy Cherng, co-chairman of Panda Restaurant Group. “Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy. We are grateful to have the ability and resources to host this nationwide fundraising effort, and to do our part to help those in need.”
