By: Krystal Lee
Supporting AAPI organizations is crucial in promoting social justice, fostering community empowerment, and combating systemic inequities. To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we are highlighting five amazing AAPI-led nonprofit organizations to support!
Heart of Dinner 愛心餐
Founded at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to fight food insecurity in the Asian-American elderly population. They serve 1,500+ elders across NYC by delivering weekly hot meals and fresh produce.
How can you help? You can help assemble and deliver care packages, decorate delivery bags, and write notes! More information here. Donate here. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram!
18 Million Rising
18MR uses the power of technology and social media to advocate for justice for Asian American communities and allies.
How can you help? Make a donation here. Pitch a campaign here. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Stop AAPI Hate
A coalition that tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
How can you help? Make a donation here. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Krystal is the WhyHunger Communications intern. She has a background in nutrition and dietetics and previously worked as a school dietitian in Union City, NJ. She is interested in social media marketing and graphic design. When she’s not working, Krystal spends her time cooking or looking for the best restaurants to eat at!
