Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to assist communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Feeding America, a nonprofit organization, shared a message from its CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, on social media, thanking the pop superstar for her contribution.
The charity highlighted that this donation will aid in rebuilding and recovery efforts by supplying vital resources such as food, clean water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storms.
“We are immensely thankful to Taylor Swift for her generous $5 million donation to the relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” the post states.
“This contribution will assist communities in rebuilding and recovering by providing crucial food, clean water, and supplies to those affected by these devastating storms,” the statement continued.
“Together, we can truly make a difference in supporting families as they face the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for joining us in the fight against hunger and for aiding communities in need.”
This isn’t the first time Swift has stepped up to help those in distress.
Previously, she donated $1 million for disaster relief efforts in Tennessee after storms struck in December 2023.
She also donated $100,000 to support the family of a woman who sadly lost her life during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February.
Throughout her highly successful Eras Tour, Swift has consistently backed food banks in the cities she visited, including the Edinburgh Food Project and the Arizona Food Bank Network.
Reports indicated that she distributed over $55 million in bonuses to her tour crew, which included dancers, sound technicians, riggers, and catering staff.
Fans, known as Swiftys, were impressed by her generosity.
“This is why her fans support her through everything. She infuses kindness and generosity into all she does,” wrote one admirer.
“@taylorswift, thank you from the depths of my heart on behalf of our neighbors in 24 counties. You always bring love and hope,” commented another.
“That’s so awesome! Whether you love her or hate her, she puts her money to good use and has a huge heart,” a third fan added.
Swift is anticipated to resume her Eras Tour soon, with performances lined up in Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis, before wrapping up in Canada with shows in Toronto and Vancouver.
Hurricane Milton unleashed rain, tornadoes, and tropical storm-force winds on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday night, leaving residents with little time to evacuate from the storm’s potentially devastating path.
Earlier, officials issued urgent warnings for people to evacuate or face dire survival prospects.
“This is it, folks,” said Cathie Perkins, the emergency management director in Pinellas County, located on the peninsula that forms Tampa Bay.
“For those of you who were affected by Hurricane Helene, this storm will be a knockout. You need to evacuate, and you need to do it now.”
“Unless you have a compelling reason to leave at this point, we advise you to just hunker down,” Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble stated in a public update.
As it neared Florida, Hurricane Milton, which has varied in intensity, was classified as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon. It was projected to remain a hurricane after making landfall and moving across the state, including the densely populated Orlando area, through Thursday.
Tampa Bay, located near the top of a lengthy stretch of coastline that could be directly impacted, has not experienced a direct hit from a major hurricane in over a century.
Milton posed a threat to communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which flooded streets and homes in western Florida two weeks prior, resulting in at least 230 fatalities across the South.
In many coastal areas, local governments hurried to gather and dispose of debris before Milton’s winds and storm surge could scatter it and worsen any damage.