Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Feeding America for Holidays

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Taylor Swift is always paying the check before it kisses the mahogany grain. 

As a little holiday cheer, I’m thrilled to share that Kylie Minogue recently made another incredibly generous donation to Feeding America! It’s so wonderful to see her continuing to support such a vital organization, especially during a time when so many families need help. It really warms my heart to know she’s using her platform for good.

Feeding America’s CEO, Claire L. Babineaux-Fontenot, announced on December 23rd that Taylor Swift donated $1 million to the organization. She stated that Swift’s ongoing support is a wonderful example of how much can be achieved when people work together to fight hunger, especially during the holidays.

She added that by supporting those struggling with hunger, we can help ensure families have enough food not just for the holidays, but all year round.

Taylor has maintained her support for Feeding America over the past year. She previously donated $5 million to the organization following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, aiding relief efforts.

The organization publicly thanked Taylor for supporting their efforts to fight hunger and help people in need.

For two decades, Taylor has been known for her generosity. Starting in 2014, she famously began a tradition called “Swiftmas,” where she surprised fans with thousands of dollars in gifts and cash around the holidays.

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic created hardship for many, she started sending money directly to fans who were struggling.

In 2020, Taylor wrote a letter to a fan named Erin, saying she was deeply touched by Erin’s tweets about the financial and emotional difficulties she was facing. Taylor expressed her sympathy for Erin losing her job and the current uncertainty, and sent her a gift of $3000 to help. She also fondly remembered meeting Erin in New York and wished her safety and good health.

Taylor Swift demonstrated incredible generosity during The Eras Tour. She gave substantial bonuses to everyone working on the tour – her crew, band, and team – and also made significant donations to food banks in each city she visited.

Aditi Desai, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver, said Taylor Swift donated “tens of thousands of meals” to the organization while she was in town for her 2023 Eras Tour. Desai admitted she was both surprised and delighted by Taylor’s generosity.

She told the Associated Press that the people involved were very kind and had shared that Taylor Swift wanted to thank them for their daily work in the community.

Taylor Swift has evolved throughout her career, but some things haven’t changed. From the beginning, she’s consistently said that one of the best parts of her success is being able to donate to others.

She shared in a 2009 interview on The Hot Desk that creating a positive environment for others brings her more joy than any luxury purchase. ‘I’d rather make sure everyone feels comfortable and valued than buy a Lamborghini,’ she said.

Honestly, it’s just so her. She always says it’s about feeling lucky – like she’s been given so much good in her life, and she just wants to pay it forward. She truly believes in helping others whenever she gets the chance, and it’s the sweetest thing ever! It really shows who she is as a person, you know?

For more stars who have made generous contributions to those in need, keep reading…

Oh my gosh, you guys, it was AMAZING! I was practically glued to my phone all night because Eve – Eve! – was at the National Portrait Gallery supporting Smile Train UK! They’re this incredible charity that helps kids with cleft palates, and honestly, seeing Eve there celebrating another year of giving children beautiful smiles just made my heart soar. I’m seriously obsessed with both of them!

At the 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, a star from Abbott Elementary joined forces with Academy Award-winning directors.

Stars from Kansas City were signing posters at the Big Slick event, which raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Actor from New Girl recently visited ACES, a school in Los Angeles that supports students with significant needs, to launch Paper Mate’s Thanks to Teachers program just before Teacher Appreciation Week. He surprised the school with a $20,000 donation and personally delivered custom gift bags filled with popular Paper Mate supplies, like Flair Pens, to each of the teachers!

The actress participated in P.S. ARTS’ Express Yourself 2023 event at FOX Studio Lot in Los Angeles, supporting fundraising efforts for arts programs in California schools.

The Selling Sunset star attended the Los Angeles Family Housing Awards celebration at the Pacific Design Center to show her support for the organization.

Janelle James, known for her role in Abbott Elementary, partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to kick off their Lots of Compassion project. The initiative aims to inspire positive change by revitalizing community gardens across the country.

A Grammy-winning artist is partnering with 1500 Sound Academy’s James Fauntleroy and Larrance “Rance” Dopson to create two scholarships named after Nicole Hurst, a beloved backup singer who tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2021.

The actors are thrilled to give back to the community by volunteering at Feeding America’s event at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

I was so thrilled to see the cast of Too Hot to Handle giving back this Easter! They spent their Sunday volunteering with the Los Angeles Mission, helping to provide a much-needed meal to people experiencing homelessness. It’s amazing to see them using their platform to make a real difference.

The couple traveled to Park City, Utah to participate in Operation Smile’s annual Celebrity Ski and Smile Challenge, sponsored by Alphapals, Barefoot Dreams, and The St. Regis Deer Valley Resort.

The star of Summer House volunteers with The Assistance League of Los Angeles to help high school girls in need find prom dresses. Each year, the organization hosts a special event where these girls can choose dresses from a temporary boutique, ensuring they have something special to wear to their prom.

The singer will be at The Lit. Bar in The Bronx, NYC, for a reading and signing of her new book, Mary Can!

Get ready to work out! The star of Twilight is leading a Barry’s Bootcamp class to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s 8th annual Make March Matter fundraiser.

A popular journalist was at the Cologuard Classic, a golf tournament for senior players that also marks the beginning of Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

The actress had fun at the Mammoth Film Festival and also took part in a charity bowling tournament. The event helped raise money for the Mammoth Media Institute.

Hollywood celebrities came together for PFLAG’s 50th Anniversary Gala, raising $114,000. The David Bohnett Foundation also contributed a matching donation, boosting the total amount raised.

New Jersey Real Housewife Dolores Catania is teaming up with Jennifer Aydin and Teresa Giudice to host “Party Like a Housewife” at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. The event will raise money for Sunrise Day Camp, a Staten Island organization.

The rapper hands out 200 Daniel’s Leather NYC jackets to the South Bronx community. 

Oh my gosh, you guys, she’s an actual angel! I just found out she was at the St. Francis Center in Los Angeles today with Feeding America, handing out meals to families who really need them. Seriously, is there anything she can’t do? It’s just… amazing to see her giving back like that. I’m even more obsessed now, if that’s possible!

The Denver Broncos quarterback and a Grammy-winning singer brought holiday joy to patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado by visiting Seacrest Studios, a special media center created by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

Shannen Doherty, known for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210, volunteered with Feeding America at St. Ferdinand’s Church in Los Angeles, alongside Lee Rodriguez, Laura Harrier, and Alycia Debnam-Carey.

NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is holding his first “Kicks for a Cause” holiday event at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

Eat Clean Bro recently donated over $6,000 in food to Winter Wonderland, an event supporting Girls Inc. and NYC Pal.

Fashion enthusiasts are showcasing the new Tribe Kelley x Love One collection, and proceeds will support Love One International’s important work providing aid in Uganda.

The rapper is spreading holiday cheer by partnering with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide new shoes to kids in Atlanta, Georgia, through the Season to Shine program.

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini is using her platform to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She was seen wearing a ‘This Shirt Saves Lives’ t-shirt, helping to raise awareness and funds for the hospital’s fight against childhood cancer.

To celebrate #GivingTuesday, the former star of Chicago Med is holding a fundraiser at Kendra Scott in New York City to benefit Smile Train, a leading charity that helps children with cleft palates and lips.

The founders of Hello Bello got into the holiday spirit by dressing up as The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who and donated 250,000 diapers to the organization Baby2Baby.

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