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    Taylor Swift donates $5M to Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts ahead of Eras Tour kickoff in Miami

    By Eileen Reslen,

    5 hours ago

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    Taylor Swift donated millions of dollars to hurricane relief efforts in Florida as the state recovers from one natural disaster, Hurricane Helene , and prepares to be struck by another, Hurricane Milton , Wednesday.

    “We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous $5 million donation to Hurricane Helene and Milton efforts,” Feeding America, a nonprofit organization that supports those fighting hunger, said in a statement via X Wednesday.

    “This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, [provide] essential food, clean water and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms.”

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    Taylor Swift donated $5 million to hurricane relief efforts Wednesday. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
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    Florida is set to be hit by a Category 4 hurricane called Hurricane Milton. NOAA/AFP via Getty Images

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    The organization added that when people come together, it can “make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.”

    Feeding America concluded with a message to the global superstar, “Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need.”

    Swift, 34, quietly made the generous donation without posting about it on social media.

    The Grammy winner — who recently became the richest female musician in the world with a net worth of $1.6 billion — is scheduled to head down to Southern Florida next week to resume her Eras Tour.

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    They are set to be her first concerts back on her sold-out tour since going on hiatus following a long stint in Europe. Her last set of shows took place in London in August.

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    “This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, [provide] essential food, clean water and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms,” Feeding America said of Swift’s donation. Christine Tannous / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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    The nonprofit said donations like Swift’s can “make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.” Christian Casale / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

    At this point, there have not been any announcements about postponing the Miami shows, scheduled for Oct 18 to 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Her rep did not return Page Six’s request for comment.

    Florida is near and dear to Swift, as she even has a song off her “The Tortured Poets Department” album titled, “Florida!!!,” which pays homage to the state. She also once had a home there .

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    Hurricane Milton, which as of Wednesday afternoon was listed as a Category 4, with sustained winds around 130 mph, is projected to have catastrophic effects on towns like Tampa and Sarasota on the Western Coast of the state.

    Helene has already resulted in major damage and claimed the lives of more than 230 people .

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    Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall Wednesday on the West coast of Florida. AFP via Getty Images
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    Swift is set to play shows in Miami starting Oct. 18 as she resumes her Eras Tour. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
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    An announcement has not yet been made as to whether the concerts will be postponed due to the inclement weather. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

    Swift’s philanthropic spirit comes as no surprise, though.

    After her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, saw a tragic shooting take over their Super Bowl parade earlier this year, she donated $100,000 to a family who lost their mom in the attack.

    In December 2023, the “Shake It Off” singer also donated $1 million towards natural disaster relief after storms impacted Tennessee.

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    #MeTooCHILDREN#CancelHollywood
    1h ago
    Let’s make it all about you.
    Ronz
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    Now I see why Trump hates her , wait !
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