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Panda Express' Panda Cares report highlights month-long philanthropic campaign

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September 10, 2025

Panda Express' month-long Panda Cares philanthropic event benefits underserved youth across the country through health and education, according to a press release.

"We believe that fueling young minds and healthy bodies through education and healthcare is essential to building a brighter future," Dr. Peggy Cherng, co-founder and co-CEO of Panda Restaurant Group, said in the press release. "Panda Cares Month reminds us of our commitment to fostering hope, opportunity and potential for youth nationwide. Together with our partners, we remain dedicated to creating lasting impact that empowers children to thrive today and lead tomorrow."

Commemorating its 26th anniversary this year, Panda Cares Month kicked off on Aug. 8 with over 100 nationwide events throughout the month of August. In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals), this year's Panda Cares Month empowered over 13,500 young lives across the country through health and education.

"We are deeply grateful to Panda Express, its associates and guests for their unwavering generosity," Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, said in the press release. "Through Panda Cares, they have invested an extraordinary $62 million in our mission. Over the past five years, this remarkable partnership has not only provided critical educational resources but has also sparked confidence and opportunity — helping young people across the country excel academically and build great futures."

August highlights included:

• Six new 'Panda Cares Centers of Hope' opened in CMN Hospitals across the U.S. including Michigan, North Carolina, Idaho and Texas.
• Over 15,600 meals, 28,000 books and 13,380 bookbags donated.
• 12 volunteer events across various Boys & Girls Clubs.

"Our partnership with Panda Express has profoundly impacted our member hospitals' ability to provide comprehensive, child-centered care," Aimee J. Daily, president & CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, said in the press release. "The Panda Cares Centers of Hope embody our shared focus of changing kids' health to change the future by addressing every area of a child's needs. We are incredibly grateful for Panda's unwavering dedication and the collective generosity of their guests and associates, which has created a lasting legacy of support."

Panda Express has more than 2,500 locations across the country and a presence in 11 international countries.