Taylor Swift has contributed $5 million to support communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Feeding America, a nonprofit organization, shared a statement on social media from its CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, expressing her gratitude for the pop superstar’s donation.
The charity noted how the lump sum will go towards helping communities rebuild and recover by providing essential resources such as food, clean water and supplies to those affected by the storms.
“We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous $5 million donation to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts,” the post reads.
Taylor Swift has contributed $5 million to support communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tampa is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, on the heels of the recent catastrophic Hurricane Helene
“This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, and will provide essential food, clean water and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms,” the statement continued.
‘Together we can make a real impact by supporting families as they deal with the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for joining us in the movement to end hunger and helping communities in need.”
It is not the first time that Swift has committed to helping people in need.
In the past, she donated $1 million to disaster relief in Tennessee after the December 2023 storms.
She also made a $100,000 donation to help the family of a woman who tragically lost her life during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February.
During her hugely successful Eras Tour, Swift has consistently supported food banks in the cities she visited, including the Edinburgh Food Project and the Arizona Food Bank Network.
It was reported that she awarded more than $55 million in bonuses to her touring crew, including dancers, sound engineers, riggers and catering staff.
Swiftys seemed impressed by her generosity.
The charity noted how the lump sum will go towards helping communities rebuild and recover by providing essential resources such as food, clean water and supplies to all those affected.
An aerial view of flood-damaged homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on October 4 in Swannanoa, North Carolina. At least 215 people were killed in six states
An American flag hangs over the water left after Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, North Carolina
‘This is why her fans support her in everything. She puts kindness and generosity into everything she does,” one fan wrote.
“@taylorswift thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our neighbors in 24 counties. You always bring love and hope,” said another.
‘So cool! Hate her or love her, she uses her money well and has a big heart,” a third added.
Swift is expected to resume her Eras Tour in the near future with performances planned in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis, before wrapping up in Canada with shows in Toronto and Vancouver.
Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm force winds onto Florida’s west coast Wednesday night as time expired for residents to evacuate from the potentially catastrophic path the storm was heading toward Florida.
Earlier, officials issued dire warnings to flee or face grim odds of survival.
“This is it, folks,” said Cathie Perkins, emergency management director in Pinellas County, which sits on the peninsula that forms Tampa Bay.
“Those of you who took a hit during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You have to get out, and you have to get out now.’
“Unless you really have a good reason to leave at this time, we recommend that you just sit down,” Paul Womble, director of Polk County Emergency Management, said in a public update.
As Tampa prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, workers help the National Guard build a flood barrier around a city wastewater facility
A satellite image shows Hurricane Milton swirling in the Gulf of Mexico and approaching Florida
Milton, which fluctuated in intensity as it approached Florida, was a Category 3 hurricane as of Wednesday afternoon. It was expected to remain a hurricane after hitting land through Thursday, sweeping across the state, including the densely populated area around Orlando. had ploughed.
Located at the top of a long, bull’s-eye coastline, Tampa Bay hasn’t taken a direct hit from a major hurricane in more than a century.
Milton threatened communities still reeling two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in West Florida, killing at least 230 people in the South.
In many places along the coast, municipalities rushed to collect and remove debris before Milton’s winds and storm surge could blow it around and cause any damage.