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Taylor Swift makes ‘generous’ donation to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

By Taylor Hall, WPXI.com

Taylor Swift Opening Night of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

By Taylor Hall, WPXI.com

PITTSBURGH — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is making its stop in Pittsburgh this weekend, and the pop star gave back to the community while she’s in town.

According to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Swift made a donation in an undisclosed amount on Friday.

CEO Lisa Scales described the donation as “generous.” A news release said it would provide thousands of meals to neighbors across the region.

“We’re so grateful to Taylor Swift for partnering with us to support people in our region who struggle with food insecurity. Her donation will ensure thousands of our neighbors have the food they need to thrive,” said Scales.

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