Pop star Taylor Swift has made a generous donation of $5 million to Feeding America to aid in relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit organization expressed its gratitude for Swift's contribution, emphasizing the significant impact it will have on affected communities.
Feeding America's CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, conveyed her appreciation for Swift's donation, highlighting the essential support it will provide in helping communities rebuild and recover. The funds will be utilized to supply crucial resources such as food, clean water, and supplies to those impacted by the devastating storms.
In addition to Swift's donation, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds also contributed $1 million to Feeding America to further support hurricane relief efforts. The couple's longstanding support of the organization during times of crisis has been instrumental in providing assistance to those in need.
Swift has a history of philanthropy, frequently donating to nonprofits in response to natural disasters and tragic events. Her charitable endeavors include aiding victims of a tornado in Tennessee in 2020 and a shooting incident at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade in February 2024.
During her record-breaking Eras Tour, Swift quietly supported food banks by donating the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to various organizations across cities where she performed. Her commitment to giving back has been a consistent theme throughout her career.
Hurricane Milton recently made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, compounding the challenges faced by communities already impacted by Hurricane Helene. The collective efforts of Swift, Lively, Reynolds, and supporters of Feeding America aim to provide much-needed relief to those affected by these natural disasters.