华人齐心响应「Summer of a Million Meals」慈善活动, 谭华参茸/茶艺文化有限公司(Tan Hua Inc)促进社区参与
- Nextweekly壹週報
- Jul 11
- 4 min read
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亚利桑那州华人社区再度展现凝聚力与正能量！由United Food Bank主办的第八届“Summer of a Million Meals 百万餐夏季爱心行动”正式启动。谭华参茸/茶艺文化有限公司（Tan Hua Inc）得知此项活动讯息后，积极转达给华人社群，鼓励大家共同参与这场意义深远的公益行动，社区随即踊跃响应。
此次慈善捐款活动于7月10日下午4:30在Mesa市的United Food Bank总部（358 E Javelina Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210）举行，由Mesa商会总裁兼执行长Sally Harrison主持，旨在透过社区力量，为有需要的儿童提供爱心餐食，帮助他们度过艰难的夏季。
谭华参茸/茶艺文化有限公司代表Fanny女士表示：“作为美国的一份子，我们华人始终秉持团结互助的精神，在关键时刻伸出援手，这是我们文化中最珍贵的一部分。”
“Summer of a Million Meals”由12News联合多个社区伙伴协办，并获得Kroger公司与Fry’s连锁超市透过其Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation的财政支持。该基金会致力于解决美国各地包括亚利桑那在内的粮食短缺与浪费问题，特别关注儿童饥饿议题。
在通货膨胀与生活成本上升的压力下，亚利桑那的粮食不安全情况日益严峻。United Food Bank指出，每捐出1美元即可提供5餐热食，无论金额大小，都能为孩子们带来改变。
当天共有12位华人社区代表自发到场参与，并现场捐款支持这项善举。其中包括：
李宗富（永利博士地产 Dr. Win Realty）
张华芳（Helen Zhang）（凤凰城华人联合会主席）
吴宁（美国亚利桑那州华人华侨联合总会会长）
张万波（凤凰城耆英会主席）
何恭柏（凤城餐馆董事长）
谭智涛
艺柳白
吴群美
蔷薇（美西国际房产销售总监）
Lily女士
Ming（《亚省时报》）
以及其他热心人士。他们以实际行动表达关怀，展现出华人社区一贯的团结互助精神，也传递出“我们在这里、我们关心”的社会责任感。
Mesa商会主席Sally Harrison 与 United Food Bank执行长Jason Reed 也亲自到场接受了华人代表的爱心捐款，并向大家表示诚挚感谢。Jason Reed特别指出：“华人社区的支持对我们意义重大。这不仅是物资的捐助，更是精神的鼓舞。” Sally Harrison也表示，华人社群的参与体现了Mesa社区的多元与温暖。
Fanny女士最后表示感谢：“感谢大家的积极响应与支持。希望通过我们的共同努力，为有需要的孩子带去一个温暖、充满希望的夏天。”
Arizona Chinese Community Supports “Summer of a Million Meals”
– Tan Hua Inc Helps Rally the Community
The Arizona Chinese community once again showed unity and positive spirit! The 8th annual “Summer of a Million Meals”, hosted by United Food Bank, has officially launched. After learning about the campaign, Tan Hua Inc helped share the information with local Chinese groups and encouraged everyone to join this meaningful charity effort. The community responded enthusiastically.
The donation event took place on July 10 at 4:30 p.m. at the United Food Bank headquarters in Mesa (358 E Javelina Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210). It was hosted by Sally Harrison, President and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The goal was to bring the community together to provide meals for children in need during the summer.
Fanny, representing Tan Hua Inc, shared:
"As part of this country, we in the Chinese community have always valued unity and helping others. Reaching out during difficult times is one of the most meaningful parts of our culture."
“Summer of a Million Meals” is co-organized by 12News and several community partners. It is supported by Kroger and Fry’s Food Stores through the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, which works to fight hunger and food waste across the U.S., especially among children.
With inflation and rising living costs, food insecurity in Arizona has become more serious. United Food Bank noted that every $1 donation provides 5 hot meals, and any amount can help make a difference for kids in need.
A total of 12 Chinese community members came to the event on their own and made donations to support the cause. They included:
Zongfu Li (Dr. Win Realty)
Helen Zhang (President, Chinese United Association of Phoenix)
Ning Wu (President, Chinese American Federation of Arizona)
Wanbo Zhang (President, Phoenix Chinese Senior Association)
Gongbo He (Chairman, Phoenix Palace Restaurant)
Zhitao Tan
Liubai Yi
Qunmei Wu
Qiangwei (Director of Sales, West America International Realty)
Ms. Lily
Ming (Arizona Chinese News)
...and other caring individuals. Their support showed the strong spirit of unity and care that has always been part of the Chinese community. It also sent a clear message: “We are here. We care.”
Mesa Chamber of Commerce President Sally Harrison and United Food Bank CEO Jason Reed were also present to receive the donations and personally thanked the group. Jason Reed said, “Support from the Chinese community means a lot to us. It’s more than just donations—it lifts our spirits.” Sally Harrison also noted that the Chinese community's participation shows the diversity and warmth of Mesa.
At the end, Ms. Fanny thanked everyone: “Thank you for your support. We hope that together, we can bring a warm and hopeful summer to the children who need it most.”
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