A generous contribution has been made by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to support hurricane relief efforts following the destruction caused by Helene and Milton in the American Southeast.
In a statement to E! News on October 10, the couple expressed their gratitude for the dedicated individuals providing essential assistance to families affected by this devastating disaster. “Thank you to the amazing people on the ground providing essential needs for families who’ve lost so much in this brutal disaster,” they shared.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the double tragedy of these hurricanes. If you’re able to get involved, check out the Feeding America website for more info.” Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America, expressed her appreciation for the couple’s significant donation.
In a post on X, she wrote, “We thank Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for donating $1 million to our disaster relief fund for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Their longtime support of Feeding America in times of crisis has helped our network on the ground before, during, and after disasters. These funds will help food banks provide basic needs like water, ready-to-eat food, and supplies to communities facing heartbreaking loss and a long recovery.”
Earlier in the week, Lively and Reynolds’ friend Taylor Swift also contributed $5 million to Feeding America. Those wishing to support the charity can do so through its dedicated hurricane relief page.
For further assistance options, readers can explore Marie Claire’s guide on ways to help individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene. additionally, public figures such as Tom Brady, Dolly Parton, and Morgan Wallen have also made donations to hurricane relief, as noted by Forbes.