Taylor Swift Donates Millions To US Hurricane Relief Efforts

LOS ANGELES, Oct 10 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- US superstar Taylor Swift has donated US$5 million to help victims "rebuild and recover" as hurricanes devastate the south-east region of the United States, the German news agency (dpa) reported.

Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricaine Centre reported. It comes in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricaine Helene just weeks ago.

"We're incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous five million dollar donation to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts," the chief executive of Feeding America, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, said in a statement on X.

"This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms.

"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 charity urged others to "join Taylor if you're able by donating".

It comes after fellow US music star Dolly Parton also donated US$1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation, providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.

Swift is gearing up for the final run of her Eras Tour, beginning next week in Miami, before heading to New Orleans and Indianapolis, and closing out the tour in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

The 34-year-old has a history of supporting fundraisers, donating to 1,400 Trussell food banks in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London – the cities where she performed her record-breaking Eras Tour this summer.

The "Anti-Hero" singer also recently donated US$100,000 to a fundraiser for the family of a woman who died in the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebrations.

The US star shared her condolences with the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 44, who was killed during the American football team's victory parade at Union Station in Kansas City after they won the Super Bowl.

Swift had attended the Super Bowl to support her Kansas City Chiefs star boyfriend Travis Kelce.

-- BERNAMA-dpa