Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts Following Milton

October 10th, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s destructive landfall in Florida, Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America, a nonprofit supporting disaster-stricken communities across the U.S. The funds will be used to provide food, clean water, and essential supplies to people affected by the storm. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, praised Swift’s contribution, emphasizing the significant impact it will have on recovery efforts, particularly after two devastating hurricanes have left millions without power and homes in the Southeast.

Hurricane Milton, which weakened to a Category 1 storm after landfall, has already caused widespread destruction, including confirmed fatalities and severe flooding. Swift's donation arrives as relief organizations grapple with back-to-back hurricanes and misinformation hindering aid efforts. Her contribution aims to alleviate the burden on communities still reeling from both Hurricanes Milton and Helene, which struck the region earlier this year, amplifying the ongoing humanitarian crisis.