AAPI Family Food Assistance
AAPI Senior Support & Wellness
AAPI Women’s Support & Safety
AAPI Wraparound Referral Network

Our Mission

AAPI UNITED is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting AAPI families through food assistance, senior care, women’s safety resources, and connections to essential services. Our mission is rooted in compassion and dignity, making sure every AAPI household has access to nourishment, support, and the tools they need during times of hardship.

We address hunger by providing culturally familiar groceries to families in need, offering wellness support for seniors who may be isolated or underserved, and connecting AAPI women to trusted safety and crisis resources. When families face challenges beyond immediate needs, we guide them to housing, benefits, translation help, and other wraparound services through our network of community partners.

AAPI UNITED stands for community, care, and stability. By lifting families and responding to the unique needs within the AAPI community, we work to build a safer, healthier, and more supportive future—one family at a time.

Full Transparency 

Asian Americans Pacific Islanders United is a 501(c)(3) organization with an IRS ruling year of 2021, and all donations are fully tax-deductible.

AAPI United is committed to transparency and accountability. Since 2021, and every year after, our organization has earned the Guidestar (Candid) Platinum Seal of Transparency, reflecting our commitment to sharing our progress, impact, and results with the community.

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping AAPI United's success. Their leadership, expertise, and vision drive our strategic initiatives and ensure the organization's long-term sustainability. Serving two-year terms, our board members bring diverse backgrounds and invaluable insight to support our executive team. Their dedication to the AAPI community is both recognized and deeply appreciated.

2025 Board and Advisory Members
James Mai, Business Owner Suzanne Flores, Advisory Member Niki Mai, Operations Consultant
Matthew Mund, Advisory Member Beth Fujishige, Philanthropist Fabio Park, Business Owner

What we do

Family Food Assistance

We provide culturally familiar groceries, fresh produce, and essential pantry items to AAPI families experiencing food insecurity. Our food-support program is designed to meet immediate needs with dignity, ensuring households can maintain their traditions and nourish their loved ones. Whether through monthly distributions, emergency food boxes, or direct delivery for families in crisis, we make sure no one in our community goes hungry.

Senior Support & Wellness

Our seniors are the heart of the AAPI community—and many face isolation, mobility challenges, language barriers, and limited access to services. We offer wellness check-ins, meal deliveries, and hands-on assistance to help elders navigate healthcare, benefits, and community resources. By showing up where seniors need us most, we provide comfort, stability, and culturally aware care that honors their lifetime of contributions.

AAPI Women’s Support & Safety

AAPI women often carry the greatest weight in their families, yet many face unique cultural, emotional, and safety challenges with limited support. We connect women to trusted community partners who provide crisis assistance, domestic violence services, counseling referrals, benefits navigation, and family-stability resources. Our goal is to ensure that every woman has access to safety, guidance, and compassionate help—so she can protect herself, care for her loved ones, and move forward with strength and dignity.

Wraparound Referral Network

Life’s challenges often overlap, and families don’t always know where to turn for help. Through our trusted network of community partners, we connect households to essential wraparound services—from housing and benefits navigation to translation support, crisis intervention, domestic violence resources, and access to public agencies. Our role is to guide families toward the right support at the right time, reducing barriers and helping them move toward safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

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Official Partners and Sponsors

Interesting AAPI Facts

Food Insecurity

10% An average of 10% of AAPI households experience food insecurity nationally — affecting roughly 1 in 10 families. (source)

Senior Support & Wellness

7.9M The AAPI population aged 65+ is projected to grow from about 2.5 million in 2019 to 7.9 million by 2060. (source)

Women’s Support & Safety

19.6 % Around 19.6 % of Asian women reported experiencing violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (source)

Referral Network

30.8% About 30.8 % of Asian American adults reported limited English proficiency in one study — a key barrier to accessing services. (source)