Oprah Winfrey announces she is donating $10 million to assist Americans during COVID-19 pandemic
Oprah Winfrey is giving back to America as the pandemic continues to adversely impact life across the country.
The TV host, 66, announced she will be donating $10 million to support people and cities across the country.
‘I am donating $10 million overall to help Americans during this pandemic in cities across the country and in areas where I grew up,’ Oprah tweeted on Thursday.
Doing her part: Oprah Winfrey is giving back to America as the pandemic continues to adversely impact life across the country (pictured February 2020)
‘For more on this Fund and how everyone can be of service, watch this free AppleTV+ conversation here,’ she added, along with a link to her COVID-19 talk series on Apple TV+.
Oprah said she will be committing $1 million to America’s Food Fund, whose goal it is to make sure everyone has access to food.
The fund was launched by Leonardo DiCaprio, Laurene Powell Jobs, Apple, and the Ford Foundation.
‘I believe that America’s Food Fund will be a powerful way to make a difference for our neighbors in need and am committing $1 million to this fund to support those facing food insecurity,’ she tweeted.
Though Americans are limited in the ways they can help nowadays, Oprah knows there is still a desire to give back, despite the obstacles.
Big announcement: Winfrey shared news of her donation on Twitter on Thursday morning
Self-isolation: Last week, she revealed she and her long-time partner Stedman Graham were sleeping in separate houses after he become a higher risk due to taking numerous flights (pictured February 2015)
She added, ‘I was struck by the work these organizations are doing and while everyone’s priority right now is to stay safer at home, I know there are many of us looking for ways to help.’
On top of her $10 million donation, Oprah has been helping people get through the pandemic with her Apple TV+ series, Oprah Talks COVID-19.
‘How can we mindfully move through a crisis while holding on to ourselves and our humanity?’ reads the synopsis. ‘In this series, Oprah has remote conversations with experts and everyday people to provide insight, meaning, and tangible advice for the human spirit.’
Having an outlet: On top of her $10 million donation, Oprah has been helping people get through the pandemic with her AppleTV+ series, Oprah Talks COVID-19 (pictured August 2019)
Guests on the show have so far included Idris Elba, who tested positive for coronavirus, Oprah’s long-time friend Pastor Wintley Phipps, and DJ D-Nice, who has been performing sets for fans on Instagram Live during the pandemic.
Oprah has also been taking steps to ensure she has been remaining safe during the pandemic as well.
Last week, she revealed she and her long-time partner Stedman Graham were sleeping in separate houses after he become a higher risk due to taking numerous flights.
Oprah, who contracted pneumonia last year, revealed Stedman was staying in their guesthouse as she posted video of their interaction on social media.
Quarantine: Oprah, who contracted pneumonia last year, revealed Stedman was staying in their guesthouse as she posted video of their interaction on social media