Taylor Swift’s donations to food banks while she toured the U.K. this year have been getting some attention because of all the good they’ve done.
The singer, 34, is expected to perform in mid-October at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday, October 18. However, as fans anticipate an electrifying performance, her good deeds seem to be making the rounds on social media. Rachel Biggs, the CEO of Cardiff Foodbank, thanked the singer and revealed how much they were able to do with the donations.
Taylor Swift’s Donation to the Cardiff Foodbank
The talented singer made multiple food bank donations during her U.K. shows earlier this year, but she did it all without making too much noise about it. So much so that her philanthropic efforts went under the radar of many until recently when Biggs, the CEO of Cardiff Foodbank, revealed how much her donations have helped.
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Taylor Swift’s donation to the food bank provided 925 people with emergency food parcels. The charity confirmed it was able to buy “one and a half articulated lorries full of food” with Swift’s gift.
Cardiff Foodbank wrote in an article on Facebook on September 3, “We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift not only for her generous donation but for shining a light on the global issue of poverty.” The post concluded by urging more people to donate food or money to “make sure that no one in Cardiff goes hungry.”
How Many People Did Taylor Swift’s Donations Feed?
After Taylor Swift’s donation, Charity CEO Biggs said in June that they would buy “an articulated lorry full of food and other most-needed items to supplement our emergency food parcels.”
“This will provide the weight equivalent to feeding 1,200 people three meals a day for three days – or 10,800 meals. This will be 2.5 weeks of what we typically distribute,” she said of their plans at the time.
Taylor Swift’s donation was not limited to the Cardiff Foodbank. During her U.K. Eras Tour stops, the singer also reportedly made generous donations to food banks in Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Has Taylor Swift Donated Money to Food Banks in the UK?
Yes, Taylor Swift donated to multiple food banks in the U.K. while she toured the country in 2024. On June 25, Rachel Biggs, the CEO of Cardiff Foodbank, revealed in an interview that Swift made the largest donation from an individual the organization has ever seen.
Never mind that Cardiff, the capital of Wales, was the only city with just one Eras Tour concert during Swift’s 152-date European leg. Biggs did not specify the amount of money given, but she said it was a huge help.
“The breathing space Taylor’s donation has given us will enable us to lift our heads and shift our focus from the food bank to the creation of a sustainable operation supporting people who currently need our help with support to address the root cause of poverty and financial support to set them on the path to not needing our aid anymore,” Biggs said at the time.
Is Taylor Swift Having a Concert in 2024?
Taylor Swift still has some shows to perform as part of her Eras Tour in 2024. The tour includes multiple dates starting from October 18, 2024, in Miami, and the concerts are scheduled in other cities like New Orleans, Indianapolis, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Tickets for the US leg of the tour are mostly sold out. However, some are still available on resale platforms.
How Much Did Taylor Swift Donate in Dublin?
Taylor Swift reportedly donated €25,000 to Crosscare, a food poverty charity in Dublin. The donation came after her three sold-out concerts at the Aviva Stadium in June 2024. According to Crosscare, the donation would aid their ability to assist more families who need help.
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Did Taylor Swift Give Her Truck Drivers Money?
Taylor Swift gave $100,000 bonuses to each of her truck drivers who worked on the U.S. leg of her Eras Tour. But it gets better. Each bonus was accompanied by a handwritten letter from Taylor Swift, expressing gratitude for their hard work.
The bonuses were tagged ‘life-changing,’ as they gave many of the drivers the privilege of considering homeownership. The truck drivers were responsible for transporting essential tour equipment, including stages and lighting, across the country.
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