Every penny counts when it comes to making a difference in the lives of youth. Through our in-store donation boxes, we have raised over $333 Million since 2010. Our beneficiaries include local children's hospitals, schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, and disaster relief efforts. Click here for frequently asked questions.
Together we raised
$41.5 M
Nationwide in 2023
Panda Cares is proud to work directly with local organizations throughout the country to support events, with Panda's associates volunteering to serve food. We focus our efforts on events that benefit the health or education needs of underserved youth. Please review our guidelines to see if your event qualifies for a donation.
Panda associates have volunteered over:
343,000Panda associates
have served:
Our Annual Golf Tournament ignites the spirit of giving among Panda's family of associates and our extended family of business partners. Together, we have raised over $34 Million since 1999 for youth in need. We were thrilled to reunite with Panda’s business Partners for our 24th Annual Golf Tournament we raised a record-breaking $4.888 Million to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, pediatric divisions of City of Hope, Huntington Health and USC Arcadia Hospital, and students through our Panda Cares Foundation Education Partners including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Click here to see highlights from our 2023 tournament.
At Panda, we believe that good fortune is meant to be shared. Through our annual Associate Giving Campaign, our family of associates can donate a portion of their check to their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. In 2025, our associates lived into the value of giving by pledging over $399,000 to their communities.
In 2020, Panda established the Panda Cares Scholars Program to provide the necessary funding, academic support, and leadership development to help high school and college students learn, lead and thrive towards a bright future. Scholarships awarded through the Panda Cares Foundation are administered with the support of UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Click here to learn more.
Panda Cares observes its anniversary on August 8th, also known as Panda Cares Day, with a celebration of giving back. Each year, throughout the month of August, we commemorate Panda’s privilege of bringing joy to youth nationwide through the gifts of health and education. See highlights from our 2023 event.
