00:00As communities recover from Hurricane Helene and brace for Hurricane Milton,
00:04celebrities are stepping up to support relief efforts.
00:07Taylor Swift has made a significant impact by donating $5 million to Feeding America
00:13to help fight hunger caused by the recent storms.
00:16Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger
00:19and helping communities in need," said Feeding America's CEO.
00:24On the other hand, to aid areas hit hardest by Helene,
00:29several country music stars Keith Urban, Luke Combs,
00:32and Eric Church will headline the concert for Carolina on October 26.
00:37The event, set to take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte,
00:41North Carolina, aims to raise funds for hurricane recovery efforts.
00:47Country singer Margan Vellon also joined the cause by collecting supplies
00:51and interacting with fans at a food drive in Knoxville, Tennessee.
00:57Meanwhile, country legend Dolly Parton donated $1 million
01:01for her personal funds to Tennessee non-profit.
01:04Additionally, a business including Dollywood matched this amount with another $1 million.
01:10Speaking to a crowd in Newport, Tennessee, she said,
01:13"'These are my people, and this is my home.'"
01:15With Hurricanes Helene and Milton causing widespread devastation in the regions of U.S.,
01:20these acts of generosity showcase the power of community
01:23and celebrity support during times of crisis.
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