Taylor Swift

Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot announced that Taylor Swift has contributed $5 million to aid individuals impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, as confirmed by HollywoodUnlocked.com.

A statement from Babineaux-Fontenot read: “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.”

Essential food
This contribution aims to help communities recover by providing essential food, clean water, and supplies. Babineaux-Fontenot thanked Swift for “standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need.”⁠
The donation
The donation came as Hurricane Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast, following the recent destructive impact of Hurricane Helene, which killed over 230 people and caused widespread flooding.
Nine fatalities
Hurricane Milton has resulted in at least nine fatalities. Experts are still in the process of assessing its effects. The storm has widely been regarded as one of the state’s worst hurricanes.
Tornadoes
Hurricane Milton triggered an unusually high number of tornadoes upon landfall. There were over 140 tornado warnings issued across Florida before the storm arrived.
Dolly Parton
Country star Dolly Parton is also contributing, partnering with Walmart for flood relief and pledging $1 million to assist Helene flood victims.
The rain
Hurricane Milton’s storm surge reached 8-10 feet in Sarasota, which was lower than Hurricane Helene’s surge. Due to the rain, there was significant flooding inland, particularly in Plant City, which received over 13 inches of rain.
Category 5
Hurricane Milton was initially a category 5 hurricane before weakening significantly before landfall at Siesta Key, Florida.
Uprooted trees
The storm caused damage to homes, uprooted trees, and left millions without power. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Milton was not the worst-case scenario as it weakened significantly before impact.