Chinese American Food of Love Event Delivered over 2,000 Meals to Homeless Shelters, May 15 Destinations: Faith Mission, Star House, Flora Gardens

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Vincent Wang, vincent.wang@ohiocaa.org or 765-409-2585

Grace Leng, grace.junfang@gmail.com or 614-257-7593

Hao Cong,  hbcong@gmail.com or 513-348-5339

COLUMBUS/CINCINNATI, May 15, 2020 – Chinese Americans from Ohio and over 100 cities in all 50 states launched the “Chinese American Food of Love Day” on May 10 to celebrate the Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month and provide free food to those in need that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) partnered 14 other Asian American community organizations in spearheading the two weeks of food sharing and giving back to show support to fellow Americans, as part of the national effort coordinated by United Chinese Americans (UCA).

Today (May 15), the groups will deliver 435 meals to the following locations. Detailed schedule can be viewed at https://bit.ly/OhioFoodOfLoveSchedule.

Columbus

   *   Faith Mission, 245 N Grant Ave, Columbus, OH

   *   Faith Mission on 8th, 599 E 8th Ave, Columbus, OH

   *   Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201

Cincinnati

   *   Flora Gardens, 650 E Benson St, Cincinnati, OH 45215

 

So far the Ohio groups have delivered 2,087 hot meals to 11 homeless shelters and communities hit hard by the pandemic:

Cincinnati

   *   Big Brothers Big Sisters (Miami Valley)

   *   Bhutanmese Refugee Community

   *   Burundian Refugee Community

   *   Cincinnati Homeless Shelters

   *   Joshua’s Place

   *   New Housing Ohio

   *   Olyer School

   *   The Salvation Army Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Columbus

   *   LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence

   *   Star House

   *   YMCA / Van Buren Shelter

Cleveland

   *   Norma Herr Women’s Center

 

Partner organizations supporting this effort include:

 

   *   Asian-American Community Service Council (ACSC)

   *   Asian Festival Corporation

   *   Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) Ohio Chapter

   *   Chinese Women Association of Cleveland (CWA)

   *   Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA)

   *   Columbus Chinese Community (CCC)

   *   Dayton Association of Chinese Americans (DACA)

   *   Greater Cincinnati Chinese Association (GCCA)

   *   Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association (GCCCEA)

   *   Hua Xia Chinese School (HXCS)

   *   Ohio Contemporary Chinese School (OCCS)

   *   Ohio-Hubei Friendship Association

   *   Tian Ran Temple

   *   The Erie Chinese Journal (ECJ)

   *   Westlake Chinese Culture Association (WCCA)

Sponsors of the event include:

 

Chinese restaurants and markets to prepare food include:

The COVID-19 outbreak has shaken our nation, sending millions into self-isolation and uncertainty, and many struggling for food and shelter. It is easy to feel worried during times like this, where our neighbors seem far away. The Chinese American Food of Love Day is a reminder that even during a pandemic, our community is strong, resilient and connected.

 

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The Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to unite Chinese Americans, raise awareness of the rights and obligations as an American citizen, and champion volunteerism and community service. More information can be found at its website ohiocaa.org.