LOUISVILLE (April 2, 2018) – Louisville City FC is proud to announce that it is partnering with Kroger in a collaborative effort to end hunger with the Zero Goals, Zero Hunger, campaign. This year, the supermarket chain will donate $500 per clean sheet earned at home by LouCity to Dare to Care, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry and conquering the cycle of need.
“LouCity is proud to involve itself with an initiative like Kroger’s Zero Goals, Zero Hunger campaign, and to partner with a chain like Kroger, which has a strong presence in the Louisville area,” added John Neace, LouCity chairman. “We are committed to ending hunger and waste together and look forward to our partnership this year and beyond.”
Kroger launched the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste plan in September 2017 and is dedicated to their Purpose: to Feed The Human Spirit. This purpose is part of a larger set of goals set by The Kroger Co. Foundation to accelerate food donations, advocate for public policy solutions addressing hunger, and eliminate food waste by 2025 in communities like Louisville.
“We are excited to be partnering with Louisville City FC to help bring more focus to ending hunger here in Louisville,” said Erin Grant, Kroger spokesperson. “By joining with great community partners, we hope to see our Zero Hunger, Zero Waste vision come to life.”
In total, Kroger is dedicated to contributing a minimum of $5,000 throughout the year.
In addition, Kroger will serve as the presenting sponsor of “Fan Appreciation Night,” which is slated for the final home match of the year on Saturday, October 13.
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About Louisville City FC
Since its launch in 2014, Louisville City FC has been committed to serving the community of Louisville and state of Kentucky as the lone professional soccer team. The 2017 season marked the third year of play for LouCity in the United Soccer League (USL), a professional soccer league based in the United States and Canada. On October 26, the Louisville Metro Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new soccer-specific stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood with a projected opening slated for March 2020.
Finishing in the top five in average attendance in the USL at Slugger Field since 2015, LouCity’s remarkable 2017 campaign included winning the USL Cup in the club’s first appearance in the final. Get the latest news on LouCity FC at LouisvilleCityFC.com and via the club’s channels on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
