UK responding to Kentucky floods; collecting donations for victims

• To support Kentucky Communities consider contributing to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund
• For more on how the University of Kentucky is responding, visit uky.edu/FloodRelief

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The recent flooding in Kentucky has devastated parts of our Commonwealth, impacting many members of our community.

On Feb. 19, UK Athletics, UK Police and Facilities Management are partnering to accept donated supplies outside of Rupp Arena on High Street (in between Rupp Arena and the Hyatt) before Wednesday’s UK Men’s Basketball game from 4:30-7:30 p.m. ET.

Donate supplies:

Essential supplies are needed to support relief efforts. In-kind donations can be dropped off at designated locations. 

Needed Items: 

• Non-perishable foods
• Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels)
• Cleaning supplies
• Bottled water

Drop-Off Locations: 

Beginning Feb. 18 

• Gatton Student Center
  Student Government Association office on the second floor
  160 Avenue of Champions
  Lexington, KY 40508
   
• Chandler Hospital
  Pavilion A Information Desk
  1000 S Limestone
  Lexington, KY 40508 

On Feb. 19 

• Before the Kentucky Men’s Basketball Game
  UK Athletics, UK Police and Facilities Management are partnering to accept donations outside of Rupp Arena before Wednesday’s UK Men’s Basketball game from 4:30-7:30 p.m. 
  • The drop-off location will be on High Street between the Hyatt and Rupp Arena.

University of Kentucky Reponse:

The University of Kentucky activated its Emergency Operations Center on Sunday, Feb. 16, and is responding to the needs of our students, employees, clinics and partners across the state.

Many units from across campus have already come together to deliver water and supplies to Eastern Kentucky. We continue to monitor impacts across the state and are providing support and resources for our students, faculty and staff who have been impacted. 

With recovery efforts underway, we need your help. UK is accepting monetary donations and supplies for our campus community members and Kentuckians most in need. 

UK’s Office for Student Success has reached out to students from impacted counties with support resources. Students can also request support at http://go.uky.edu/StudentHelp.  

Corporate Donations:  

For large-scale or corporate donations, please coordinate a drop-off time by calling 833-510-0030.