‘Dumplings Gotta Give’ Dumpling Drive Raised $2K and Donated Over 425 Bags of Dumplings to Food Pantries in Chinatown
To celebrate National Dumpling Day on Sept 26th, Welcome to Chinatown and ciaooo! mag organized a dumpling donation drive from Chinatown favorites 88 Lan Zhou and Super Taste to support Project EATS and UA3. This was a twin effort to not only support these at-risk businesses but to also provide good food to those in need. With your help, these donations provided 88 Lan Zhou and Super Taste with $1,000+ in business, each, and 425 bags of dumplings donated to the two food pantries.
Business Spotlight: Go Believe Bakery
Welcome to Chinatown spoke with Connie Lai, the daughter of Go Believe Bakery’s owner, Mr. Lai, who started the business in 2012. Go Believe Bakery, a grant recipient of The Longevity Fund, is your staple neighborhood Chinese bakery. Learn more about how Mr. Lai got his start and his long history as a baker.
Explore Our Latest Merchandise Collection With Mott Optical Group
For our latest Made in Chinatown merchandise series, we recently partnered with Mott Optical Group on a small capsule collection featuring a T-Shirt and tote bag. The beloved optical store has come a long since its humble beginnings at the corner of Mott and Bayard Streets, and now boasts five locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Partnering with Feed the Frontlines to Connect Chinatown’s Restaurants with New Yorkers in Need
Community and supporting small businesses are central tenants to the Welcome to Chinatown mission. By partnering with Feed the Frontlines, we’re able to connect Chinatown’s restaurants with people in need.
Initiative Spotlight: q.rated
Meet Susan, the founder of q.rated: a company whose mission is to aid the economic empowerment of Asian-American businesses. A portion of every sale of her vibrant tie dyed creations goes to aiding AAPI-owned small businesses.