UK is working to help those impacted by flooding across the state of Kentucky.
Fans can donate supplies outside of Rupp Arena on High Street (in between Rupp Arena and the Hyatt) before tonight’s UK Men’s Basketball game from 4:30-7:30 p.m. ET.
Here are details and video messages from UK men’s basketball and football:
Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the storms and flooding across our Commonwealth.
To learn more about ways to help, visit https://t.co/EV0WqvB78T pic.twitter.com/zA1zc4HyjO
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 19, 2025
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 first 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.
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flooding across our Commonwealth.
To learn more about ways to help, visit https://t.co/AuxmXvGWIk pic.twitter.com/8HuEkJ2cQP
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 19, 2025
