LOS ANGELES - MARCH 14: Guest arrives for the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Glenn Francis/Pacific Pro Digital Photography)
The impact of Taylor Swift’s visit to New Orleans goes beyond her record-breaking Eras Tour. She made a generous donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank that will make 75,000 meals possible for South Louisiana families in need. Chief Strategy Officer, John Sillars…
“It’s just really generous of her. She has demonstrated philanthropy throughout her tour to the various food banks across the country,” Sillars said.
Swift recently made significant donations to areas impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Sillars says, Swift’s gift goes beyond monetary value, it brings attention to a serious issue in Louisiana.
“It really, it elevates the whole issue of food insecurity. In Louisiana, one in six people experience food insecurity. Children is one in four,” Sillars explained.
More Louisiana children and seniors experience food insecurity than those in any other state. Sillars says Second Harvest Food Bank provides nutritious food to families in 23 parishes by distributing it to community food pantries.
“A lot of the food that we receive is donated, but it requires logistics in getting it to those pantries. And that’s how Miss Swift’s gift is going to help us to get that food to those pantries,” Sillars said.
Families in need can reach out to their local food pantry. Information for those in need and for anyone wishing to donate or volunteer can be found at No-hunger.org.
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