LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentuckians can support local domestic violence survivors this weekend while stocking up for their Super Bowl festivities.
Kentucky's First Lady Britainy Beshear invites Kentuckians to participate in the 15th annual Shop & Share event on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People shopping at participating regional Kroger, Food City, Starbucks and other groceries can also shop for and donate to domestic violence survivors.
“As First Lady, and as a mom, my No. 1 goal is helping to make our commonwealth a safer place for all our families," Britainy Beshear said in a news release. "To do that, we must stand up against domestic violence and also support survivors. We all have the chance to do that this Saturday, Feb. 10, at Shop & Share. Together, we can make a huge impact for survivors going through one of the most difficult moments of their lives.”
The one-day donation drive is hosted in partnership with ZeroV, an organization providing essential supplies to Kentucky's 15 state-designated regional domestic violence shelters. Donations help offset pantry expenses in shelters, and also help provide basic food and personal care needs to those in the shelters. It also helps those people in the shelters start on a path of healing.
“Donations of things like cake mix, icing and sprinkles for birthdays and other celebrations bring joy into the lives of survivors who may not have been celebrated in years or for whom peace and joy may only come in glimpses,” Angela Yannelli, ZEROV CEO, said. “The light that Shop & Share donations bring into a survivor’s life is life-sustaining, esteem-building and heartwarming, all of which are essential for a journey toward healing and safety.”
Since 2008 when former First Lady Jane Beshear launched Shop & Share, the event has raised more than $5 million to help thousands of survivors.
To view shopping lists, to donate or volunteer with ZeroV, click here.
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