Taylor Swift fans raise money for Waterloo food bank [Video]

Swifties joined together in Kitchener to raise money for a food bank on Wednesday.

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region held a “Swifties Against Hunger” event, where about 40 superfans gathered to celebrate Taylor Swift on the eve of her six show stretch in Toronto, while also raising money for hunger.

Michelle Rickard works for the Waterloo region food bank. She said that Swift is a major supporter of food banks in the cities she visits and wanted to do something for her own region.

“We thought ‘what about Waterloo region,’” said Rickard. “We know that we have Swiftie fans here in our community who are just as passionate about giving back to the community.”

The fundraiser featured friendship bracelet making, Taylor Swift trivia and being able to “shake it off” to the artist’s top hits.

Money was raised through entry ticket sales, which retailed for $13, an ode to …