Published: August 05, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Makes Major Donation to Red Cross for South and Midwest Disasters Relief Efforts
LOS ANGELES - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn
and Hibachi-San, contributed more than $250,000 to the American Red
Cross in support of South and Midwest disaster relief efforts. Over the
past four months, the Red Cross has launched 46 relief operations in 31
states, opening more than 283 shelters, serving more than 3.2 million
meals and snacks, and handing out more than 1.5 million relief items.
Ten Panda employees presented the check at a ceremony held at the
American Red Cross San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter on August 4.
The Panda Restaurant Group has been a longtime supporter of the American
Red Cross. During the last six years, the Panda Restaurant Group has
donated $1.6 million for Southern California, national and international
disaster relief efforts. These include the Japan Earthquake and Pacific
Tsunami Relief and the 2008 Sichuan (China) earthquake. In addition,
Panda Express has donated meals to feed victims who have been evacuated
to local shelters.
"We would like to thank the Panda Restaurant Group for this substantial
gift to help those affected in the South and Midwest," said Paul Schulz,
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region CEO. "The Red Cross continues to
help people whose lives were devastated by floods, tornadoes and
wildfires."
The Red Cross requires approximately $375 million every year responding
to nearly 70,000 disasters ranging from a house fire involving one
family to other disasters like floods involving numerous families. Major
disasters that impact entire communities add to the cost of our disaster
response.
"It is a privilege and responsibility that Panda takes seriously when we
are given the opportunity to give back to our community. We have been
blessed and are honored to give back to those who have supported us,"
said Dr. Peggy Cherng, co-chairman of Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
About Panda Restaurant Group
Founded in 1983, with close to 1,400 locations and 18,000 associates in
38 states, the privately held Panda Restaurant Group is the world's
leader in Asian dining experiences. The successful chain of concepts
includes Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San. Panda Express is best
known for its wide variety of original recipes including their famous
Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, SweetFire Chicken Breast, Honey Walnut
Shrimp and Kobari Beef. For more information visit www.pandaexpress.com,
become a fan on Facebook or follow on Twitter.
About The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
A volunteer-led humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Los
Angeles Region helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies. Serving more than 85 cities, the Red Cross provides relief
for victims of house and apartment fires, earthquakes, floods, hazardous
material spills, transportation accidents, explosions and other natural
or man-made disasters - 24 hours a day. Last year, nearly 160,000 people
were trained in vital life-saving skills, including CPR and first aid.
For more information, please visit www.RedCrossLA.org.
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Monica Diaz, 310-445-2653
DiazM@arcla.org
Cell:
310-562-8737
www.RedCrossLA.org
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