In the middle of it taylor swift i Travis Kelce poured more than $20 million into their wedding celebrations, new reports indicate the newlyweds have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.According to Swift’s publicist, the donations were distributed among 20 local and national charities, many of which are in areas where the couple has deep ties. The announcement did not include any mention of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, but a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans said the wedding will take place on Friday, with a smaller rehearsal dinner on Thursday night.Nine of the selected organizations are based in New York, from the Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest, to Musical Mentors, a nonprofit that connects music teachers with students in need.How much each charity received was not disclosed.Other charities reflected where Swift and Kelce have also called home, including the Community Food Bank of Rhode Island, where Swift owns an estate in Watch Hill, and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.Answer the Call took it upon themselves to share a statement that read, “We are deeply grateful to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their generous gift, helping us provide lifelong support to more than 500 families of New York’s fallen first responders.”The note went on to say, “Your extraordinary donation will ensure that we can continue to provide much-needed financial assistance to the families of New York City’s fallen first responders. We thank them for their kindness, their generosity, and for keeping our collective promise to Never Forget. Through your support, our families will continue to receive the care and assistance that they alone would never have wanted for this walk and this journey.“A handful of national groups also received money, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book giveaway program spearheaded by the music legend; the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and America’s food.Shortly after news of the couple’s generous gift broke, the characters took to social media to post a note thanking the stars ahead of their nuptials. In the memos, some organizations disclosed that they received donations ranging from $1 million to $2 million.Feeding America wrote: “Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for your generous gift of $2 million to Feeding America! Your support brings us closer to a future where everyone has the food they need to thrive. So grateful to have partners like you in the movement to end hunger.”The Food Bank of RI also posted a note saying, “In honor of their wedding, @taylorswift13 & @tkelce donated an extraordinary $1 million to the Community Food Bank of Rhode Island! We are thrilled as the need in RI is at an all time high. The funds will help store food for our 137 member agencies.”Swift and Kelce’s big pre-wedding donations recall the couple’s charitable giving in the past. Swift, a billionaire, donated millions to food banks before her Eras Tour stops, while Kelce has been recognized by the Chiefs for winning “charity challenges” and operating her own nonprofit.Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since 2023, captivating millions around the world. Their relationship has been documented in countless photos of Swift celebrating at Chiefs games and fan videos of Kelce dancing on Swift’s Eras concert tour while traveling the world. In 2025, they announced their engagement to the caption, but have remained mum about the wedding details.However, the buzz has remained high around MSG in New York, with several trucks and crews moving in and out delivering materials for what is expected to be an elaborate event.