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On every stop of Taylor Swift\u2019s Eras Tour, it\u2019s been reported the pop superstar has made a substantial donation to food banks in that community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is seems to be a cause for her that’s really, really significant. We know that across the planet, in different cities that she’s toured in, she’s supported food banks wherever she’s gone,\u201d said Dan Huang-Taylor with Food Banks B.C.<\/p>\n
And local food banks aren\u2019t only counting on an influx of cash from Taylor herself.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe awareness that it raises, the ability to engage and reach an audience that we typically wouldn’t see connected to food banks, just being able to share what’s going on in the issue of food insecurity with a younger demographic is really significant,\u201d said Huang-Taylor.<\/p>\n
Inspired by Taylor\u2019s commitment to tackling food insecurity, Heidi Van Schaik, a Canadian Swiftie and mother of three, created a nationwide campaign with Food Banks Canada called \u201cTay it Forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’re encouraging $13 donations, because that’s Taylor’s favourite number,\u201d said Van Schaik, who added the goal is to \u201cbring everybody together and to do something big and good.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u201cTay It Forward\u201d campaigned raised over $50,000 during the six Eras tour concerts in Toronto.<\/p>\n
\u201dWe\u2019re hoping that B.C. and everybody attending those concerts can pick up that torch,\u201d said Van Schaik. \u201cWe have a goal of $1.3 million, we are a long way from that, but the math works if Swifties donate \u2013 and we’re only asking for $13, which is less than a drink at the concert and significantly less than a cardigan or any of our other merch.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Giving Tuesday, donations to Food Bank Canada are also being matched.<\/p>\n
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The “Tay it Forward” page on the Food Banks Canada website.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo on a regular day, a $13 donation would equal 26 meals for hungry Canadians. Today it would be doubled. So a $13 donation would equal 52 meals donated,\u201d said Van Schaik.<\/p>\n
Huang-Taylor hopes Swifties will remember to support charities while they\u2019re in Vancouver spending money on the shows and Eras Tour-themed events.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is there is such a fever around Taylor Swift’s visit to the city, and of course, lots of people will try to capitalize on that. But I think having Taylor Swift’s name attached to food banking has created this huge opportunity to support the great need that we see,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a record-breaking year for demand for food banks. There’s significant strain on the system. So if we can get a spokesperson of the magnitude, reach and impact of Taylor Swift to support this cause, it makes a real difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank isn\u2019t saying if it\u2019s the recipient of Swift\u2019s donation at this final tour stop, which is not unusual.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been done very quietly. The actual amounts have not been disclosed,\u201d said Van Schaik.<\/p>\n
Swifties who admire what she\u2019s doing are now being encouraged to follow in her footsteps and give.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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