Drew Barrymore to donate USD 1 mn for coronavirus relief efforts

Drew Barrymore announced that she will be donating USD 1 million for coronavirus relief efforts. The contribution will help provide necessary funds towards COVID-19 relief efforts for those who are facing shortage of food.

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Drew Barrymore has collaborated with the company McCormick Spices to donate USD 1 million to the non-profit charity No Kid Hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The contribution will help provide necessary funds towards COVID-19 relief efforts for those who are facing shortage of food.

"I'm so excited to be partnering with @mccormickspice to donate $1,000,000 to @nokidhungry to support the amazing work they're doing during this time to help those impacted by food insecurity.

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"I am so honoured to be part of this moment! This is one of the most meaningful things I have ever been lucky enough to be a part of. Thank you @mccormickspice for including me in this abundant generosity," Barrymore said in an Instagram video on Monday.

The 45-year-old actor also said that she will join McCormick for a live Instagram event, Taco Tuesday and urged her fans to tune in and cook along with her.

With inputs from PTI