‘Tay it Forward’: B.C. food banks hoping for boost from Taylor Swift fans [Video]

On every stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, it’s been reported the pop superstar has made a substantial donation to food banks in that community.

“This 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,” said Dan Huang-Taylor with Food Banks B.C.

And local food banks aren’t only counting on an influx of cash from Taylor herself.

“The 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,” said Huang-Taylor.

Inspired by Taylor’s commitment to tackling food insecurity, Heidi Van Schaik, a Canadian Swiftie and mother of three, created a nationwide campaign with Food Banks …