Rays Announce Donation Campaign to Benefit World Central Kitchen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the Rays Up Foundation commits $100,000 to the nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, to help provide relief and rescue efforts to those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
“Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela as they face the devastating impact of these earthquakes,” said Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby. “At the Rays, we believe in using our platform to support communities in times of need. Through the Rays Up Foundation, we are proud to partner with World Central Kitchen in providing immediate relief and critical resources to those affected as they begin the difficult process of recovery.”
The Rays annual Venezuelan Heritage Night is scheduled for Monday, July 6 at Tropicana Field when the Rays take on the New York Yankees. A pregame gathering is scheduled in the Rays Hall of Fame Bar and Grill beginning when gates open at 5:10 p.m. until first pitch at 6:40 p.m.
Fans at the game can upgrade tickets to include the Venezuelan Heritage Ticket Package for $20 to receive an exclusive Venezuelan Heritage jersey, while supplies last, or a Rays hat. Upgrades can be ordered at the Redemption Center, behind Section 108, near the First Base Food Hall. All proceeds benefit the World Central Kitchen's earthquake response efforts in Venezuela. For more information or to purchase the Venezuelan Heritage Ticket Package, visit RaysBaseball.com/VEN.
Fans can also donate any time during the upcoming Rays homestand (July 6-12) at RaysBaseball.com/Donate.
About the Rays Up Foundation
The Rays Up Foundation, which includes the Come on You Rowdies Soccer Fund, is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to using the game as a catalyst to bring people together, expand opportunities, and drive meaningful change through youth empowerment, education, and support of critical community needs on and off the field.
About World Central Kitchen
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 600 million nourishing meals around the world.
When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, and emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need.
Learn more at wck.org.