APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – As the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx begin the 2026 season, Wings Credit Union said it is marking its first year as an official team partner with the introduction of the first Minnesota Lynx co-branded debit card.
The card gives Lynx supporters a new way to show their pride year-round, the credit union said, adding it is also among the first financial institutions to offer a co-branded debit card for a WNBA team, “reflecting the credit union’s focus on investing in women’s sports and the teams its members care about.”
Wings is also launching “Hoops for Hunger,” a season-long initiative that donates $20 to The Food Group for every three-pointer made by the Lynx during the 2026 regular season. The Food Group is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that provides access to nutritious, quality food for Minnesotans.
‘Growing Momentum’
“Wings is proud to support our hometown women’s basketball team and invest in the growing momentum behind women’s sports,” Amy Nigrelli, Wings’ chief marketing officer and executive sponsor for the Lynx Changemakers program, said in a statement. “Through this partnership, our credit union has a wonderful opportunity to help our members and Lynx fans feel even more connected to the team, while also helping support food access through ‘Hoops for Hunger.’”
According to the credit union, “Hoops for Hunger” builds on Wings’ recent Timberwolves program with Every Meal, which generated $16,545 from every Wolves regular season three-pointer made to help fight child hunger through school and community partnerships. With the Lynx season now underway, Wings said it is continuing that work by supporting food access for even more families across Minnesota.
