San Diego FC’s Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and Club América’s Henry Martín join initiative to fight food insecurity and support communities across North America
Leagues Cup official partner Lowe’s supports United Against Hunger by renovating and expanding Feeding South Florida’s facilities, improving the space ─ foot by foot ─ through the company’s promise to deliver 10 million square feet of impact, including a $300,000 Lowe’s Hometown grant
With less than 30 days until Leagues Cup 2025 kicks off July 29, the tournament – along with Major League Soccer and LIGA MX – reaffirms its shared commitment to fighting food insecurity through the return of the United Against Hunger initiative. Launched in 2023, the program is a cornerstone of the tournament’s social impact efforts, supporting individuals and families without access to nutritious food. By leveraging the unifying power of soccer, the tournament aims to uplift communities across all 36 participating club cities in North America. This year, Leagues Cup official partner Lowe’s is joining the initiative with added support in South Florida.
For every match ticket sold throughout the tournament, two (2) meals will be donated to communities in need. Thanks to the passion of fans and partners, 2.2 million meals were donated in 2023 and 2.3 million meals in 2024. For its first three editions, Leagues Cup has set a cumulative goal of 6.3 million donated meals.
As part of this year’s efforts, Leagues Cup and Inter Miami CF official partner Lowe’s is supporting United Against Hunger in South Florida. Through the company’s commitment to delivering 10 million square feet of impact this year, Feeding South Florida, a local Feeding America affiliate, will receive a $300,000 Lowe’s Hometowns grant to renovate and expand the Pembroke Park facility. The renovation, completed with support from Lowe’s red vest associates, will double the organization’s capacity and increase food distribution from 1.2 million to 2.4 million people. The investment will also enhance the Client Choice Food Pantry program and create more volunteer opportunities for the community.
San Diego FC’s Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and Club América’s Henry Martín have joined the 2025 campaign to help raise awareness and connect with fans. Both players participated in launch events in San Diego and Mexico City respectively, to help amplify the program’s message and encourage fans to take part in the movement.
Food insecurity remains a critical issue. In 2023, 47.4 million Americans, including 13.8 million children, lived in food-insecure households, according to the USDA. In Canada, an estimated 10 million people, including 2.5 million children, were affected in 2024, according to research from the University of Toronto. In Mexico, 44 million people—34.5 percent of the population—live in food poverty, according to data from CONEVAL.**
To carry out this mission, Leagues Cup partners with Feeding America® in the United States, Bancos de Alimentos de México (Red BAMX) in Mexico, and Second Harvest in Canada. These leading organizations will help provide meals to those in need in 2025.
For more information on Leagues Cup program, United Against Hunger, please click here.
Leagues Cup 2025 kicks off July 29 across the United States and Canada and introduces a new two-phase format. This year’s edition features exclusively interleague matchups through the quarterfinals, including high-profile games such as Chivas Guadalajara vs. New York Red Bulls on July 31 in the New York area and LA Galaxy hosting Cruz Azul on August 3 in Southern California. Entering its third year, the tournament continues to spotlight the long-standing rivalry between MLS and LIGA MX, bringing top-tier North American soccer to fans across the region.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all Leagues Cup matches, including LIGA MX hub venues, are available on LeaguesCup.com/tickets and via the hosting MLS Club, if applicable. MLS club season ticket holders should contact their club representative for more information or visit LeaguesCup.com and follow @LeaguesCup on social.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
About Second Harvest
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and a global thought leader on food waste and perishable food redistribution. It rescues unsold surplus food from thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain to redistribute it to non-profits in every province and territory. This prevents harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere while improving access to nutrition for millions of Canadians experiencing food insecurity. Beyond food rescue and redistribution, Second Harvest is deeply involved in advocacy, research, training and education. Its groundbreaking reports, such as “The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste,” provide critical data and insights to inform public policy and educate the public on sustainable food systems.
Second Harvest is committed to driving systemic change, helping to shape policies and practices that reduce food waste and address its role in climate change, while also supporting communities by providing them with the food they need.
To learn more, visit www.secondharvest.ca
About Red BAMX
The National Network of Food Banks in Mexico (Red BAMX), a non-profit organization, was founded three decades ago. It brings together more than 60 food banks across Mexico. Its mission is to fight hunger and improve nutrition in the country. It rescues food along the entire value chain to deliver it to vulnerable populations, working under the highest standards of quality control and logistical management. Additionally, it is a founding member of The Global Foodbanking Network.
About Leagues Cup
Entering its third year, Leagues Cup represents a monumental new chapter for North American club soccer. Since 2023, Major League Soccer and LIGA MX have fueled the long-standing soccer rivalry between the three countries and its first division leagues to compete in this Concacaf-sanctioned summer cup, which qualifies the top three finishers for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Fans in over 100 countries and regions will be able to watch Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. In addition, TelevisaUnivision's various television networks, FOX Sports, TSN, and RDS will be the linear broadcast home for select Leagues Cup matches.
**Sources:
- USDA, Household Food Security in the United States in 2023 — https://ers.usda.gov/sites/default/files/_laserfiche/publications/109896/ERR-337.pdf?v=91519
- PROOF, New Data on Household Food Insecurity in 2024 — https://proof.utoronto.ca/2025/new-data-on-household-food-insecurity-in-2024/. PROOF, New Data on Household Food Insecurity in 2023 — https://proof.utoronto.ca/2024/new-data-on-household-food-insecurity-in-2023/
- CONEVAL data via International Journal for Equity in Health — https://equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12939-023-01977-5
