Oprah Winfrey Donates $10m to U.S. Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Oprah Winfrey, on Thrusday said she is donating US $10 million to coronavirus relief efforts, including a new venture to help get food to vulnerable Americans during the coronavirus epidemic.

Part of the money will go towards the new initiative called America’s Food Fund, launched in conjunction with Apple Inc, the Ford Foundation, Laurene Powell Jobs and actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

It will help feed those most impacted by the coronavirus epidemic in America, including children who rely on school lunch programs, low-income families, the elderly, and individuals facing job disruptions.

Winfrey, one of America’s richest and most influential women, made the announcement on her social media platforms.

DiCaprio and Lauren have committed $12million.

According to reports, Oprah donated $1million to the fund. The Food Fund will supply food to hard-hit communities.

Oprah’s remaining $9million will go to other relief initiatives in Tennessee and Mississippi, where she grew up.

Other U.S. celebrities have made contributions as well.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donated $1million to food banks in the US and Canada.

US television host Kelly Ripa donated $1million for the procurement of urgently needed ventilators.

Taylor Swift donated money to her fans struggling financially.

She also provided support for a Nashville record store and its employees.

Ariana Grande have quietly handed out thousands of dollars to fans in dire straits.

R&B singer Lizzo donated lunches to hospitals to thank medical staff for their work.

Rihanna and Jay-Z donated $2 million to help undocumented workers, the children of health workers and first responders, and the homeless.

Rihanna’s foundation donated a further $5 million to a range of relief efforts.

United States now leads the world in coronavirus cases, now standing at 244,320.
The number of deaths has surged to 5,897.

April 03, 2020