Yu Ying's Corner Store | 杂货店

We're changing how we operate the Corner Store.

Accepting Gift Card Donations

Instead of collecting and distributing items, we’re now accepting donations of grocery store gift cards or Visa gift cards. We’ll mail the gift cards directly to families in need. Here’s a list of local grocery stores with gift card options:

• Amazon Fresh

• Giant

• Instacart

• Target

• Safeway

• Walmart

How to Donate E-Gift Cards

You can send e-gift cards to tasliym.lester@washingtonyuying.org with this subject line: Gift card from [your name].

How to Donate Physical Gift Cards

Physical gift cards can be mailed to:

Washington Yu Ying PCS

Attn: Tasliym Lester

220 Taylor Street NE

Washington, DC 20017

Need Help?

The Corner Store is a place where our families and staff who need extra support can support buying food and other essentials. If you need extra help, please let us know by contacting Tasliym Lester, Director of Operations, or Pearl Hart , Family Liaison. Click here for their emails.

And here are additional resources for food:

• Student Meals for District Children

• Thrive Market COVID-19 Relive Fund (Grocery Stipends)