Lexington SC, Louisville City FC and Republic Bank are partnering on a food drive benefitting two local food banks ahead of a matchup between the rival clubs later this month.
Participants can drop off non-perishable food items at select Republic Bank locations in Louisville and Lexington from Wednesday, July 9, through Wednesday, July 23.
The drive puts a charitable spin on the new rivalry, offering fans the chance to show their club pride and competitive spirit by donating more than the other side.
In Lexington, items will go to God’s Pantry Food Bank, with drop off at four Republic Bank branch locations:
- Andover Republic Bank
3098 Helmsdale Place Lexington, KY 40509 - Chevy Chase Republic Bank
641 E. Euclid Ave Lexington, KY 40504 - Harrodsburg Republic Bank
2401 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, KY 40504 - Tates Creek Republic Bank
3608 Walden Drive Lexington, KY 40517
In Louisville, donated items will support Dare to Care. Republic Bank will host drop off sites at five branch locations:
- Corporate Center Republic Bank
601 W. Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 - St. Matthews Republic Bank
3726 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40207 - Hurstbourne Republic Bank
661 S,. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40299 - Dixie Highway Republic Bank
5250 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 40216 - Jeffersontown Republic Bank
3811 Ruckreigel Parkway Louisville, KY 40299
LouCity and Lexington will face off at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Lexington SC Stadium in the second meeting of The Commonwealth Cup, presented by Republic Bank. A new Commonwealth Cup trophy will go to the winning side across a two-leg series that started with LouCity’s 2-0 victory back in May.