Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, expressed gratitude for Taylor Swift’s donation in a statement shared on the organization’s Instagram. Babineaux-Fontenot stated, “This contribution will play a crucial role in helping communities recover and rebuild, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to those affected by the devastating storms. Together, we can truly make a difference in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.”
Babineaux-Fontenot concluded by thanking Taylor Swift for her commitment to ending hunger and for her support of communities in need.
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Earlier this week, Dolly Parton, a country music icon, also made significant contributions to hurricane relief efforts in East Tennessee and the Appalachian region.
In addition to her personal donation, Dolly Parton’s businesses—Dollywood Parks and Resorts, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show, and The Dollywood Foundation—have pledged to match her $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation.
In a statement, Dolly Parton expressed her concern for the affected individuals, stating, “There are a lot of people hurting right now, and I can’t stand to see people hurting. and these are special people; they’re my people. Everyone here grew up in the mountains just like I did, and I’m just heartbroken by what I’ve seen.”
Joe and Jessi Baker, the co-founders of Mountain Ways Foundation, expressed their gratitude to Dolly Parton and her team for their support in helping the region recover and rebuild from the tragic events. They stated, “Being from East Tennessee, Dolly has been a hero to us our whole lives. Working with her and her team in helping our neighbors is the honor of a lifetime.”
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