Donations for Kentucky Tornado Relief Accepted Outside Kroger Field May 22 and 23
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The recent severe weather in Kentucky has once again devastated parts of our Commonwealth, impacting many members of our community.
University of Kentucky student-athletes Jager Burton from football and Trent Noah from men’s basketball are spearheading an initiative to assist. LEX18 and UK Sports and Campus Marketing also are assisting with the effort.
UK staff and student-athletes will accept donated supplies on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 at the Kroger Field Blue Lot adjacent to Alumni Drive.
On May 22, donations will be accepted from the public from 4-8 p.m. ET.
On May 23, donations will be accepted again from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
All donations received this week will be directed to tornado relief efforts in southern Kentucky.
Essential supplies are needed to support relief efforts.
Needed Items:
- Rakes and shovels
- Trash bags
- Cleaning supplies
- Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels)
- Flashlights and lanterns
- Non-perishable foods
Additional Resources: Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund | Laurel County Resources | Pulaski County Resources
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Those interested in making monetary donations can consider giving to Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund at TeamKYStormReliefFund.ky.gov.
