All articles tagged with #hunger relief
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CBS News
Pop star Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Feeding America, a network of food banks, just before Christmas, highlighting her ongoing support for hunger relief efforts amid rising food insecurity in the U.S.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
The Trump administration plans to pay full SNAP benefits within 24 hours of the shutdown ending, after disruptions that affected 42 million people, with partial benefits already issued during the shutdown and full payments expected once the government reopens.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
The Trump administration is seeking a Supreme Court stay to limit SNAP benefits to partial payments, citing funding concerns, while states and courts respond with conflicting rulings and support for full benefits amid ongoing legal battles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
H-E-B commits $6 million to support food banks and Meals on Wheels across Texas, addressing food insecurity among families and seniors, and continues its annual holiday meal program.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Taylor Swift surprises a Kansas City food bank with a "significant contribution" to help combat food insecurity. The donation, made over the summer, was recently revealed by the food bank. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the impact of Swift raising awareness about hunger is seen as equally important. Swift has been spotted attending Kansas City Chiefs games, supporting tight end Travis Kelce, and her presence has garnered attention.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Metallica donated $35,000 to the Tarrant Area Food Bank through their All Within My Hands foundation after performing two shows in Arlington. The donation will help feed thousands of North Texas families. Metallica's M72 World Tour continues, and their foundation also organized a volunteer event at the food bank distribution center. This follows their previous $200,000 grant to aid wildfire recovery in Hawaii. Taylor Swift also made a donation to the food bank earlier this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Taylor Swift has been making generous donations to food banks across the United States as part of her Eras tour. From Arizona to California, her contributions have helped provide fresh produce, fund hunger-combating programs, and raise awareness about food insecurity. Food banks, facing increased demand and reduced supplies, have seen an uptick in donations and interest in their mission after Swift's support. Her gifts not only help purchase groceries but also shine a spotlight on the issue of hunger in the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Denver Post
Taylor Swift made a generous donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies, providing the equivalent of 75,000 meals to communities in Colorado and Wyoming. The donation comes at a crucial time as the region is experiencing increased need due to the pandemic, and the food bank is spending triple its pre-COVID budget on food purchasing. Swift's gift will help meet the increased demand and allow for the distribution of more food to the communities in need.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC 6 News KAAL TV
Taylor Swift made a surprise donation to the Channel One Regional Food Bank in Minnesota ahead of her Eras Tour in Minneapolis. The food bank set a record for pounds of food delivered in May and serves 14 counties in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Due to inflation and Covid-19 benefits ending, people in the community are struggling to put food on the table. Channel One would not disclose how much Swift donated.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPXI Pittsburgh
Taylor Swift has made a "generous" donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which will help provide meals to those in need. The donation comes as part of Swift's ongoing efforts to support hunger relief charities and organizations.