Food bank charity ‘thrilled’ by Taylor Swift donationBy Nick Forbes, PA ScotlandA food bank charity has said they were “thrilled” to receive a donation from US singer Taylor Swift, during her weekend of sellout shows in the Scottish capital. The Edinburgh Food Project, which runs seven food banks in the city, said they had agreed not to reveal the value of Swift’s donation but said it would make a big difference to the more than 6,000 people they currently support each year. Edinburgh Food Project director, Bethany Biggar, said: “We are thrilled that Taylor has decided to support the food banks and leave a lasting impact on Edinburgh. City Council leader Cammy Day also estimated that the singer’s three Edinburgh shows, which saw hundreds of thousands of “Swifties” descend on the Scottish capital, generated “tens of millions of pounds” for the local economy. He said: “Edinburgh truly has given Taylor Swift and her hundreds of thousands of fans visiting the Capital from across the globe this weekend a spectacular welcome.

Source: Irish Independent June 12, 2024 04:23 UTC