- Taylor Swift donates $5 million to Feeding America to aid hurricane victims.
- Keith Urban, Luke Combs, and others plan benefit concert for Hurricane Helene relief.
- Hurricane Milton leaves over 2 million Floridians without power and disrupts essential services.
Taylor Swift is among the many US celebrities stepping up to help after Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc on Florida. Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America, providing much-needed assistance to communities affected by both Milton and the earlier Hurricane Helene.
As Hurricane Milton weakened to a Category 1 storm, the damage it left in its wake is still immense. Over 2 million homes and businesses are without power, and St.
Celebrities Unite for Hurricane Relief Amid Ongoing Devastation from Milton
Celebrities across the country are coming together to support relief efforts for communities affected by recent hurricanes. Taylor Swift’s $5 million donation to Feeding America is one of the most significant contributions aimed at providing hunger relief for the thousands impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Feeding America’s CEO thanked Swift for her generosity, highlighting the importance of such donations in times of crisis.
Meanwhile, country stars are rallying for a benefit concert titled “Concert for Carolina” to raise funds for areas hit hard by Helene. Scheduled for October 26 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the concert features performances by major artists like Keith Urban, Luke Combs, and Eric Church. The proceeds will go toward relief efforts in Carolina, one of the hardest-hit regions.
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, has caused widespread destruction, including power outages affecting over 2 million customers. The storm’s impact on infrastructure has been severe, with cities like St. Petersburg losing access to drinking water due to broken pipelines. Although Milton has weakened to a Category 1, the cleanup and recovery process is expected to be long and costly.
President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation and has received briefings from FEMA and Homeland Security advisors. The government has already declared a state of emergency in Florida, mobilizing resources to assist with immediate relief efforts. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of these back-to-back hurricanes, the focus remains on rebuilding and ensuring essential services are restored as quickly as possible.
The unified efforts of celebrities, government agencies, and local communities are crucial in the ongoing relief efforts as Florida and other affected areas begin the long road to recovery after the devastating impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
“Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and helping communities in need.” – Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America CEO
