HungerMitao, NiHao Food Bank Initiative, SinHambre, and Nakayoshi stand united as one to support North Texas Food Bank. “Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much” - Helen Keller
UTD Gong Fu Panda Camp June
NiHao Student Ambassadors volunteered at the UTD Gong Fu Panda Camp as teacher assistants. This camp teaches campers about Chinese culture and arts. NiHao interns took care of young campers and helped organize classes for camp instructors. Our ambassadors also developed their own leadership, problem solving, and Chinese language skills!
We would like to thank the UTD Gong Fu Panda Camp for giving NiHao student ambassadors such a wonderful opportunity!
Nihao Tour in China June
The NiHao ambassadors have just wrapped up their incredible 10-day journey across China! They began their journey on the vibrant streets of Shenzhen, where they delved into the city's captivating history and remarkable economic growth.
Then, the group ventured to the enchanting landscapes of Yunnan, where they immersed themselves in century-old cultural practices, from tie-dye techniques, to paper-making, to the art of three-course tea. They also had the privilege of visiting local elementary schools, sharing memorable moments with the children, and experiencing the warmth of local hospitality firsthand by staying in their homes and savoring their signature butter milk tea. Culminating their expedition in China’s capitol of Beijing, they visited the Forbidden City and mounted the legendary Great Wall. Special thanks to the sponsors whose generosity made this journey possible and to our dedicated group leaders for their support for our ambassadors every step of the way. As they return home, these young ambassadors cherished memories and lifelong friendships forged along the way. ❤️
Dragon Boat 5/23/2024
🌊🏮 NiHao was thrilled to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the city of Dallas, National Association of Asian American Professionals, and Dallas Police Department at White Rock Lake as part of the AAPI Heritage events! Our NiHao ambassadors shared the art of traditional Chinese paper cutting with attendees, adding a cultural touch to the vibrant celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage! 🐉✂️
Nihao Outdoor Outing 4/20/2024
Another successful outing event hosted by US-China Chamber of Commerce Dallas to support NiHao Food Bank Initiative and North Texas Food Bank. Rain or shine, our dedicated volunteers and supporters are always answering the call. 👍👍👍
Nihao 5k 4/11/2024
On the last beautiful weekend, NiHao partnered with ACP Foundation and DASH to host our third annual 5k run event at Bob Woodruff Park. Thank you to all our volunteers and athletes! It was a great time for an amazing fundraising event as well as a chance to enjoy our North Texas outdoors. Go NiHao! Speaking of outdoors… Did everyone here enjoy the eclipse?
Empty Bowl 3/5/2024
Food, fun, and fighting hunger at NTFB’s Empty Bowls. Can you fill a bowl?
NiHao Mega ERG packing Event 2/24/2024
Grateful for the opportunity to give back! Last Saturday, NiHao had the privilege of leading a dedicated team of volunteers at North Texas Food Bank for a rewarding food mega packing event 💪 .
We came together with a shared mission to fight against food insecurity in our community. Through teamwork and a shared commitment to making a positive impact, we packed 55,000 pounds of food and 46,000 nutritious meals that will soon reach the tables of those in need👏. This is one of our most successful food packing days yet.
A big shout out to the incredible volunteers from Vistra, Texas Instruments, American Airlines, Comerica Bank, Abbott Laboratories, Chase, and McKesson for making this such a seamless and impactful event. Your dedication to addressing hunger in our community is truly inspiring! Let's continue to support each other and extend a helping hand to those facing food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference!
Fundraising at 2024 Southlake Spring Festival 2/10/2024
NiHao Food Bank Initiative has hosted a fundraiser to raise money for those affected by hunger issues at the 2024 Southlake Spring Festival. This event brought awareness to fact that so many people still live in hunger. By bringing this issue to light, hundreds of people donated to the NiHao Food Bank Initiative during this event. We thank each and every one of you for donating to fight hunger and make an impact on the world! Watch the short video through our social media.
2024 ACP Chinese New Year Celebration 1/27/2024
NiHao Food Bank Initiative had a fantastic experience at the 2024 Association of Chinese Professionals (ACP) Chinese New Year Celebration this past weekend! The attendees generously supported our fundraising efforts, and our dedicated volunteers gathered numerous donations, contributing to both fundraising and raising awareness for our mission to reduce food insecurity and promote kindness. Heartfelt thanks to our volunteers and ACP for ensuring the success of this event. We eagerly anticipate another wonderful year ahead!
2024 USCCC Gala 1/20/2024
During the recent 2024 USCCC Gala, a collaborative effort between US-China Chamber of Commerce Dallasand NiHao Food Bank Initiative resulted in a successful silent auction over the weekend. The event was a joyous occasion filled with fun. Most importantly, it raised significant funds to fight hunger in North Texas! The keynote speaker for the evening,Andrew Yang,expressed his support for NiHao. 🧡 A heartfelt thank you goes out to all who participated by placing bids or contributing items. It's worth highlighting that 100% of the support received will be directed towardsNorth Texas Food Bank. 🤝 Go NiHao!
NiHao Advisory Board in action 8/31/2023
We showcased our astounding progress and the key activities from last year. Our youth ambassador program was especially energizing and impactful. Many more amazing events are in the pipeline. We are a group of dedicated volunteers looking to make an impact in our community! It’s game on for Peanut Butter Drive.
ACP-NiHao-DASH 5K Fun Run 5/13/2023
A 5K activity called AND Fun Run was jointly hosted by ACP Foundation, NiHao and DASH Running Group, at Bob Woodruff Park, Plano, TX. AND brought family and community together for a fun time, it also raised North Texas area hunger awareness. All fund raised went to North Texas Food Bank.
Teen Safety Seminars 4/15/2023
NiHao co-hosted three Teen Safety Seminars presented by Dallas Police Department: Personal Safety Tips, Internet Safety & Human Trafficking, Safety Driving & Drug Prevention.
Non-profit Community Fair 4/13/2023
Spring Break Mega Mobile Pantry Event 3/9/2023
This Spring Break Mega Mobile Pantry Lewisville event was co-hosted by Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank. NiHao Co-founder Bing Xie was interviewed by Fox News reporter Wally Guerra.
NiHao and community leaders Joined NTFB Empty Bowls 2/25/2023
Empty Bowls brings together food, art and music lovers who have a heart for helping our neighbors. Each attendee will be able to enjoy delicious, bowl-friendly fare, prepared by talented chefs and restaurants from across North Texas. https://ntfb.org/event/23rd-annual-empty-bowls/
NiHao Officer and Family Gathering to celebrate Chinese New Year and Fundraising for Foodbank 1/15/2023
On the same day, Team NiHao also took the chance to prompt NiHao in front of 150+ local and Austin politicians, university presidents, community leaders of different races, local mayors, including Dade Phelan - speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. We have turned fundraising into a NiHao promotion site. Many people asked questions about NiHao, the Hunger issue and Asian community engagement.
Team NiHao Competing in DFW Dragon Boat Festival 10/2/2022
NiHao Nails Dragon Boat Race Written by: Kathy Xia Reviewed by: David Cui, Pamela Pan, Melody Tian
On Oct. 2, 2022, NiHao proudly participated in the Dragon Boat Festival in DFW held at Lake Caroyn, Irving, Texas for the first time ever. Along with giving the nonprofit’s dragon boat athletes a chance to shine, NiHao also planned to spread hunger awareness to all the other foundations participating in this festival, hoping to gather donations and recruit new group members. Our members from all across DFW gathered to cheer and participate in this special celebration of ancient Chinese culture. Our support group excitedly informed people about our goal as a team and NiHao's past events, such as the Peanut Butter Drive. Special thanks to our support group student ambassadors, who went out under the scorching sun to pass out flyers with a smile on their face. Going into the preliminary round of the contest, the NiHao rowing team was excited and anxious. The previous day, members of the rowing team underwent hours of training, learning the basics of rowing and getting acquainted with the water. “Our strategy was just to be synchronized, be energetic and be loud,” said NiHao Ambassador and rower Harris Xie. “We decided to count 1, 2, 1, 2, and just have fun.” At 10:12 a.m., the NiHao team participated in the first round of competition in a four team race, and placed third, just a second away from second place. But no one refrained from this setback, instead, group leader Jet Li called everyone together to reflect on the previous round and discuss the strategies for the next race as well as ways to improve. The team was quick to adapt to the small failure and developed a stronger sense of team spirit from it. “We learned a lot from our first race,” said Li. “We switched out some members for younger people which added more power to the team, and we focused on rowing more in sync.” The team made their second attempt around noon with their younger team and the implementation of a cheering group. Everyone was holding their breath when the team crossed the finish line at the same time as another boat to the naked eye. When the results came out, their time improved six seconds from the previous round and was only one second away from first place! Despite being the youngest team and having primarily teenagers, NiHao successfully advanced and placed 3rd during the final round and overall. Altogether, we raised $313 during the festival, with small donations throughout the day, and we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the growth of our organization. The Dragon Boat Festival was concluded as a huge success for both NiHao’s public recognition and an awesome experience for our young community members.
NiHao and ACP at St. Anthony's Academy 4/30/2022
A bond that connects communities can easily start with a simple act of kindness. NiHao and ACP initiated this act of kindness by donating $5000 worth of donated goods to St. Anthony’s Academy in South Dallas. St. Anthony’s Academy in South Dallas has been serving predominantly underprivileged African America children in South Dallas for over 20 years. ACP has also invited its award-winning robotics team to instruct St Anthony’s students in the coming months. This is the first time our two local minority communities have engaged in such an act of kindness. Hopefully, this is just a starting point of many more collaborations to come between the local communities. “Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference” - Kathy Calvin, CEO United Nations Foundation.
NiHao Officers at the 2022 Chinese Heritage Celebration Gala - 4/16/2022
On April 16 2022, NiHao Youth Officers were honored to volunteer and promote NiHao at USCCC (US - China Chamber of Commerce) annual banquet. The topic this year is caring for community. Our charity program was awarded with Outstanding Community Service in front of over one thousand people, including several congressmen and 6 mayors. See above: State Representative Matt Shaheen, State Representative Angie Button, Congressman Lance Gooden, State Senator Drew Springer and President of North Texas Food Bank Trisha Cunningham came to our NiHao booth to encourage our student Ambassadors.
NiHao Spring 5k Run - 3/5/2022
NiHao Walk for hunger awareness - 12/4/2021
NiHao receives Outstanding Community Service of the Year - 11/18/21
At the Asian American Contractors and Professional Association (AACATX) Annual Awards Gala & Expo, NiHao receives the Outstanding Community Service Award alongside of North Texas Food Bank. Congratulations to NiHao and all of our NiHao members and friends for your generous support and contribution to our communities!
NiHao Leaders Volunteer at NTFB Mobile Pantry - 11/11/21
Peanut Butter Drive Report - 10/3/2021
Family Day Peanut Butter Drive Through - 9/25/2021
2555 LB of Peanut Butter collected.
Family Day Peanut Butter Drive Through - 9/11/2021
1374 LB of Peanut Butter collected.
Peanut Butter Drive - September 2021
Learn more here. Besides each city's drop off locations, these restaurants also have drop off boxes:
Ahoyama: 304 Grapevine Hwy, Hurst, TX 76054
Ninja Ramen: 111 West Spring Creek Pkwy #102, Plano, TX 75023
Hunan Taste: 3100 Independence Pkwy, #322, Plano, TX, 75075
Asian Buffet: 920 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
King Buffet: 521 E Central Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
Storming Crab McKinney: 2045 N Central Expy #700, McKinney, TX 75070
Regal Buffet: 251 N Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
Grand Buffet: 4407 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Buffet King: 2251 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
NiHao Volunteer at the NTFB Mobile Pantry - 8/7/2021
NiHao meets Hunger Mitao - 7/31/2021
We are stronger together. Today, NiHao meets Hunger Mitao. Hunger Mitao is just like NiHao but organized by the Indian American community. We had 35 people from each movement attending the volunteer shifts. COO of NTFB made an opening remark at our collaboration social segment. We also had a check presentation ceremony to spotlight the US China Restaurant Alliance who helped raised over $12000 benefiting the NiHao movement.
1st NiHao Advisory Board Meeting - 7/28/2021
July 28th, we hold our first Nihao Advisory Board meeting to review progress and discuss what we could do differently to make it better. Advisory Board Members including many Asian American community Leaders, representatives from NTFB, Deans from UTD & UNT and some family friends attended the meeting. Lots of great discussions and idea exchanges, plus some wine tastes and snacks. Great meeting. Thank you all. We’ll keep working together to bring this program to next level.
Bing Xie's Stem and Leadership Speech - 7/9/2021
Mr. Bing Xie, a former SVP for Texas Instruments, gave a speech targeted to local high school students to encourage them to go after their visions and dreams while pursuing a STEM-related career path.
NiHao Volunteers at the NTFB Mobile Pantry - 7/1/2021
A group from NiHao initiative volunteered at the North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry in Dallas today. Helped distribute food to 150 families with 650 people.
Volunteer Experience & Youth Program Kickoff - 6/29/2021
Volunteers helped pack 796 family relief boxes (18,440 meals) at the North Texas Food Bank Perot Family campus. NTFB CEO Trisha Cunningham helped kick off the NiHao Youth Program along with the community leaders. Over 20 student ambassadors received certificates of achievement.
USCCC Golf Tournament - 5/30/21
NiHao-ACP volunteer experience - 5/22/21
20 volunteers from NiHao initiative worked at North Texas Food Bank and packed 16,405 meals (19,687 pounds).
NiHao's first volunteer experience - 5/15/2021
20 volunteers from NiHao initiative worked at North Texas Food Bank and packed 9,880 meals (11,856 pounds). The labor alone contributed 2,250 nutritious meals to our senior neighbors who are in need.
