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Panda Cares Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Panda Express. Since 2020, the foundation has partnered with Communities In Schools® to help students succeed in school and in life.

Panda Cares is honored and humbled to do our part to positively impact the lives of underserved youth. We are committed to ensuring that future generations achieve their highest possibilities.

Tina Hsing Director of Panda Cares

About Panda Cares

Established in 1999, Panda Cares is committed to serving the communities in which they operate by providing food, funding and volunteer services to underserved youth, and disaster relief efforts. Panda Cares Foundation is powered by the in-store donation box program as well as Panda associates and valued business partners.

 

Panda Cares Day – August 8

Panda Cares observes its anniversary on August 8th, also known as Panda Cares Day, with a celebration of giving back. Each year on this day, they commemorate Panda’s privilege of bringing joy to youth nationwide through the gifts of health and education. See highlights from their 2023 event.

 

Car passengers watching Panda Cares mascot
Panda Express members serving food
2022 Panda Cares Day
CIS Site Coordinator Deanna and Student Zoe

A Boost of Confidence Helped Zoe Soar

As a middle school student, Zoe was very quiet and stayed to herself. Like many teenagers, self-esteem and anxiety are normal emotions on a daily basis. But for Zoe, the thought of going to school felt overwhelming.

Read more of A Boost of Confidence Helped Zoe Soar
Story | Nov. 14, 2024
Angel Flores

Communities In Schools Names M. Angel Flores, CSPG, Vice President of Advancement

Communities In Schools announced the appointment of M. Angel Flores, CSPG, as Vice President of Advancement for its national office. A philanthropic leader with more than two decades of experience, Flores will lead the organization’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to expand resources and deepen impact for millions of students in Title I schools nationwide.

Read more of Communities In Schools Names M. Angel Flores, CSPG, Vice President of Advancement
Press Release | July 28, 2026
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