CPC and Meals for Unity Distribute 250 Meals to Flushing Families
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Date: March 29th, 2025
Contact:
Alice Du, Director of Communications (adu@cpc-nyc.org) | 212-792-4585
CPC and Meals for Unity Distribute 250 Meals to Flushing Families
New York, NY – As food prices and living expenses continue to strain Queens families, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) has partnered with Meals for Unity to distribute 250 free meals at the "Spring into Giving " event on March 29th at the CPC Queens Community Center in Flushing.
Unlike traditional one-meal-per-person distributions, each family received up to four meals, including both meat-based and vegetarian options to ensure culturally appropriate and nutritious meals for the diverse Flushing community.
“It is a privilege to partner with Meals for Unity for the Spring into Giving meal distribution event. Since the pandemic, Meals for Unity has been a steadfast advocate in the fight against food insecurity throughout New York City. A warm, nutritious meal is more than sustenance. It brings comfort and creates moments of bonding. Yet, for many low-income families, food insecurity is a daily reality, forcing impossible choices between necessities like rent, utilities, or a hot meal. In neighborhoods like Flushing, where the poverty rate is 24% and the cost of living is 49% higher than the national average, CPC aims to support our immigrant and low-income families through this partnership with Meals for Unity," said Mitchel Wu, Director CPC Queens Community Services.
Founded in 2021 to address pandemic-driven food insecurity and hate crimes against Asian Americans, Meals for Unity has partnered with CPC since 2022, providing over 200 meals annually to community members.
“At Meals for Unity, we believe that food is not just nourishment — it’s a way to build connection and strengthen community. Through our continued partnership with CPC, we’re able to address food insecurity in a meaningful, sustained way, reaching those who need support most. Together, we’re not only distributing meals, but fostering community and belonging,” said Brian Pham, Co-founder of Meals for Unity.
This event is part of CPC Queens Community Services’ ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity and support families. Throughout the year, the center organizes regular meal distributions including the annual CPC Special Needs Picnic and meal partnerships with JP Morgan Chase.
In addition, the center also provides seniors services, pre-k, multi-social services, college readiness, legal immigrant counseling, childcare services, services for families with special needs, adult literacy, and career training.
Press Coverage: World Journal
About the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC):
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career.
關於華人策劃協會 (華策會):
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人、移民及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為個人和家庭實現其教育、家庭、社區及職業目標而努力的可信賴機構。
ACERCA DE CPC
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.
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