90-year-old Yung Pun Huang celebrates his birthday by giving his 2nd donation of $100K to Chinese Hospital

(SAN FRANCISCO) 90-year-old Yung Pun Huang, founder of Union International Food Company, has immigrated to the United States for over four decades. But he still can't forget the moments when he first came to the United States and settled in a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) apartment in San Francisco Chinatown.

On his 90 years old birthday, July 18, Huang decided to celebrate his birthday in the Chinese Hospital of San Francisco and give his second $100,000 donation to the hospital which is located in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown and very close to his first residence in the United States.

Union International Food Company is well known for its variety of food oils and Chinese cuisine sauce, including sesame oil, chili sauce, bean sauce and more. Currently Huang is a resident of Union City at the East Bay where is also the headquarter of his company located.

Huang first donated $100,000 to the Chinese Hospital in October 2020 during the peak of the pandemic. He wanted to support the hospital by providing more resources to fight against COVID-19.

Almost two years later, Huang donated another $100,000 to the Chinese Hospital on his 90-year-old birthday. The Chinese Hospital held a press conference to announce the donation and thank for his continuous support.

"Chinese Hospital becomes the only community-based hospital left in San Francisco. We are not able to have enough fund to run the hospital solely relying on the revenues from its own operation. We are very much in need of more support from the community. We appreciate Mr. Huang's generosity," said Jian Zhang, CEO of the Chinese Hospital.

In recognition of Huang's support and contribution, the Chinese Hospital named a family waiting room on the 6th floor after him.

Huang shared his American dream story in the press conference. "I came to the United States from Taiwan in 1979. I only had a couple hundred dollars with me when I first landed in San Francisco. I stayed at a SRO apartment in Chinatown for about two years," said Huang who was a patient of the Chinese Hospital when he felt sick living in Chinatown.

"It was truly very difficult. I could not have a nice car. I started the sesame oil business in the Bay Area and later expanded my business to Los Angeles and New York. Now our products are selling all over the United States and China,'' Huang continued. "I was almost 50 years old when I immigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco Chinatown like many first generation Chinese immigrants."

"I ate hamburgers as my meal for two years," Huang recalled that fast food like hamburgers could save him more money. "I am able to have my business running until now by working very hard and saving as much money as I can.”

When asked why he would make another donation within two years, "I have been able to save another $100,000 in two years," Huang responded with a smile.

Kitman Chan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Chinese Hospital, thanked Huang and said, "You are very hardworking and have saved the money for the next generations. You have touched so many of us and the community."

Lily Mei, Mayor of the City of Fremont and candidate of California State Senate representing District 10 which includes Union City over the East Bay, joined the press conference to commend Huang on the donation and giving back to the community.

“It is so touching and moving to hear his story. He can spend the money for himself. But he brings his saving to the Chinese Hospital,” said Mei.