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On November 18th, 2019, China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC) and CGCC Foundation sponsored a team of volunteers to serve a hot meal to more than 300 New Yorkers in need as part of Food Bank for New York City’s “Dinner Service” program at the Community Kitchen of West Harlem in Manhattan.
Since 2016, CGCC and CGCC Foundation have participated in annual Thanksgiving volunteer service activities to give back to the local community and spread holiday cheer to those in need. This year’s Thanksgiving volunteer activity, “Dinner Service” at the Community Kitchen of West Harlem, brought together a team of 14 volunteers, including representatives from China CITIC Bank International New York Branch, Cathay Bank, and CGCC team members.
CGCC and CGCC Foundation give a heartfelt thanks to all
members and volunteers in support of this initiative. CGCC Foundation will
continue helping Chinese enterprises in the U.S. to better fulfill corporate
social responsibility through various programs.
About the Community Kitchen of West Harlem:
Food Bank for New York City’s Community Kitchen & Food Pantry has offered New Yorkers in need of direct food service since 1984. The full-service soup kitchen and food pantry helps provide more than 50,000 free meals each month.
About Food Bank For New York City:
For 35 years, Food Bank For New York City has been New York City’s
major hunger-relief organization working to end hunger throughout the five
boroughs. Nearly one in five New Yorkers relies on Food Bank for food and
other resources. Through its network of more than 1,000 charities and schools
citywide, Food Bank provides food for more than 61 million free meals for New
Yorkers in need.
Learn more about Food Bank for New York City here: https://www.foodbanknyc.org/
About
CGCC
Founded
in 2005, the China General Chamber of Commerce – USA (“CGCC”) has been
recognized as the largest and most influential non-profit organization representing
Chinese enterprises in the U.S. Its membership consists of more than 1,500
Chinese and U.S. companies, 54 of which are ranked on the 2019 Fortune Global
500. CGCC’s mission is to create value, generate economic growth, and enhance
cooperation between the U.S. and Chinese business communities. CGCC conducts
extensive research and provides a broad range of programs, services, and
resources to its members and key stakeholders in an effort to foster the mutual
understanding, trust, and engagement between China and the U.S. As of 2018,
CGCC’s Chinese member companies have cumulatively invested over $120 billion,
employ more than 200,000 people, and support over one million jobs throughout
the United States.
CGCC is a national organization and includes CGCC-New
York (CGCCUSA-HQ), CGCC-Chicago, CGCC-Houston, CGCC-Los Angeles, CGCC-San
Francisco, and CGCC-Washington D.C.
About CGCC Foundation:
Established in 2014,
CGCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of CGCC
Foundation is to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United
States and China through research, public charity and engagement in economic,
cultural and social exchanges.