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.
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 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.
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.
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"I have a “Take What You Need/Give What You Can” bulletin board, where students can grab an inspirational quote that can encourage them when they need positivity during their school day." -CIS Site Coordinator Heather Lindley
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When Brisa was a ninth grader, she wasn’t sure if she’d ever see graduation day. School wasn’t something she was interested in, so she didn’t dedicate much time to schoolwork. Brisa was experiencing some personal challenges, so she was more focused on her day-to-day, rather than her plans for after high school.
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