Current:Home > InvestTaylor Swift Donates $5 Million to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene Victims -Thrive Financial Network
Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene Victims
View
Date:2025-04-17 07:50:41
Taylor Swift is supporting those facing a difficult situation.
The "Fortnight" singer has made a $5 million donation to the charity Feeding America—a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs—to aid those in need due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida Oct. 9.
"This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover," CEO of Feeding America Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said in Instagram statement Oct. 9, "providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms."
She added, "Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need."
The musician's fans were equally in awe of Taylor's generosity, taking to the comments to praise her for the donation.
"Thank you Taylor for using your platform for good," one fan wrote, while another added, "@taylorswift thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our neighbors in 24 counties. You always bring love and hope."
As one fan succinctly put it, "That's my queen."
This is hardly the first time the "Karma" singer has shown her incredibly giving nature, having donated to Hurricane Harvey relief in 2017 and giving $1 million to those affected by the Nashville tornadoes in March 2020.
"Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me," Taylor wrote on Instagram Stories at the time. "I've made a donation to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund. If you'd like to do the same, swipe up."
Earlier this year, Taylor also donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe for the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old DJ who was killed during a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Day parade where her boyfriend Travis Kelce was present.
"Sending my deepest sympathies," she wrote on the page, "and condolences in the wake of your devastating loss."
Taylor has also shown her generosity throughout her Eras Tour, donating money to food banks along her tour route, with the Associated Press estimating that she has "donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (7966)
Related
- Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
- Michigan Democrats want to ease access to abortion. But one Democrat is saying no
- USPS proposes 5th postage hike since 2021 — a move critics call unprecedented
- Special counsel accuses Trump lawyers of making distorted and exaggerated claims in bid to delay documents trial
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Afghans still hope to find survivors from quake that killed over 2,000 in western Herat province
- California governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains
- Here's a hot new product: Vlasic pickles made with Frank's RedHot sauce
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Here's a hot new product: Vlasic pickles made with Frank's RedHot sauce
Ranking
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week
- Rome buses recount story of a Jewish boy who rode a tram to avoid deportation by Nazis. He’s now 92
- Biden says 14 Americans killed by Hamas in Israel, U.S. citizens among hostages: Sheer evil
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Hollywood writers officially ratify new contract with studios that ended 5-month strike
- Utah sues TikTok, alleging it lures children into addictive, destructive social media habits
- Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Reach Temporary Child Custody Agreement Amid Legal Battle
Recommendation
Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
How RHOSLC's Angie Katsanevas & Husband Shawn Are Addressing Rumors He's Gay
Michigan launches nationwide talent recruitment effort to address stagnant population growth
Michigan man wins $2 million from historic Powerball drawing
The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
Diamondbacks are stunning baseball world, leaving Dodgers on the brink of elimination
The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC
What is Hezbollah? The militant group has long been one of Israel's biggest foes