Taylor Swift fans use their mobilizing skills to support those in need. The Swiftie coalition known as Swifties for Hope on X tweeted out on Friday that fans are encouraged to donate $13 or whatever they can afford to support those affected by the potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Along with a photo with text referencing Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” song, “Father Figure,” the account captioned the photo: “Swifties, we’re raising money for @FeedingAmerica to help support food banks across the country. Tomorrow, SNAP benefits will end and the 42 million Americans who depend on them.”
Although the group is not affiliated with Swift’s camp, the Swiftie Coalition says in its bio that its mission is to “mobilize fans to protect democracy.”
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps roughly 42 million people and would run out of money Saturday without intervention. On Friday, a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for food stamps during the federal shutdown “as soon as possible.” However, if the department finds that the funds are insufficient, other sources must be found and used.
It is not the first time that Swifites have come together in political circles. In 2024, during the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, Swifties for Kamala raised over $100,000 in donations with a virtual rally that saw a series of guest speakers – including Carole King and senator Elizabeth Warreninter alia.
