Taylor Swift donates $5 million to hurricane relief efforts amid devastation from Helene and landfall from Milton

Taylor Swift contributed $5 million to support communities affected by both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Feeding America, a nonprofit organization, shared a statement from its CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, on social media, expressing gratitude for the pop star's donation.

The charity noted how the lump sum will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential resources such as food, clean water and supplies to those affected by the storms.

“We are extremely grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous donation of $5 million to Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts,” the post reads.

Tampa is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, hot on the heels of the recent catastrophic Hurricane Helene

“This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover by providing essential food, clean water and supplies to those affected by these devastating storms,” the statement continues.

“Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they face the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for being with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need.'

This isn't the first time Swift has gone out of her way to help those in need.

In the past, she donated $1 million to relief efforts in Tennessee following the December 2023 storms.

She also made a $100,000 donation to help the family of a woman who tragically lost her life at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February.

During her hugely successful Eras Tour, Swift consistently supported food banks in the cities she visited, including the Edinburgh Food Project and the Arizona Food Bank Network.

It was reported that she awarded more than $55 million in bonuses to her touring team, including dancers, sound technicians, editors and catering staff.

Swiftys seemed impressed by his generosity.

The charity noted how the lump sum will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential resources such as food, clean water and supplies to all those affected.

An aerial view of flood-damaged homes following Hurricane Helene on Oct. 4 in Swannanoa, North Carolina. At least 215 people were killed in six states

An American flag hangs over floodwaters left over from Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, North Carolina

'That's why her fans support her in everything. She puts kindness and generosity into everything she does,” wrote one fan.

'@taylorswift thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our neighbors across 24 counties. You always bring love and hope,” said another.

'So cool! Hate her or love her, she makes great use of her money and has a big heart,” added a third.

Swift is expected to resume her Eras Tour in the near future, with performances scheduled for Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis, before concluding in Canada with shows in Toronto and Vancouver.

Hurricane Milton brought rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds to Florida's west coast Wednesday night as time ran out for residents to evacuate from the potentially catastrophic path the storm was carving toward Florida.

Previously, authorities issued dire warnings to flee or face dire odds of survival.

“That’s it, folks,” said Cathie Perkins, emergency management director for Pinellas County, which is on the peninsula that forms Tampa Bay.

'Those of you who got punched during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You need to leave and you need to leave now.

“Unless you really have a good reason to leave at this time, we suggest you just hunker down,” Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble said in a public update.

As Tampa prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, workers help the National Guard place a flood barrier around a sewer facility in the city

A satellite image shows Hurricane Milton spinning in the Gulf of Mexico approaching Florida

Milton, which has been fluctuating in intensity as it approaches Florida, was a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon. It was expected to remain a hurricane after making landfall and hitting the entire state, including the densely populated Orlando area, until Thursday.

Tampa Bay, near the top of a long stretch of coastline that could be in the center of the target, has not been directly hit by a major hurricane in more than a century.

Milton threatened communities still recovering two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in West Florida and left at least 230 people dead across the South.

In many locations along the coast, municipalities rushed to collect and dispose of debris before Milton's winds and storm surge could blow it up and worsen any damage.