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Ryan Reynolds and wife Blake Lively donate another $1m to food banks during Covid

Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively have donated $1m (£718k) to food banks for a second time.

The famous acting couple generously wrote a $500,000 (£359k) cheque to both Feeding America and Food Banks Canada last year, and have done it again to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The charities were overwhelmed as the showbiz pair made another incredible donation.

On Monday, both organisations revealed on social media that Ryan, 44, and Blake, 33, pledged the money to each of them in support of their Covid-19 Response Funds.

Sharing its thanks, Food Banks Canada wrote on Twitter : "When #COVID19 first hit in early 2020, @VanCityReynolds and @BlakeLively generously donated $500K (USD) to US sister organization @FeedingAmerica and to Food Banks Canada helping kickstart our COVID-19 Response Funds.

Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively have donated $1m (£718k) to food banks for a second time (Getty Images)

"It was an act that inspired so many Canadians to donate to their local food banks and show their support to their neighbours during these critical times."

The post added: "You continue to be not only our favourite Canadian, but also our favourite superhero (sorry, Hugh Jackman)."

Meanwhile, Feeding America's sentimental social media post said: "Thank you, @VancityReynolds and @blakelively for being our hunger-fighting dream team! Your second $500k gift will make a big difference for people across the country."

The couple are doing everything they can to help people out (Blake Lively /Instagram)

The couple later responded to the messages by writing in a joint statement: "We are honored and privileged to be able to continue our support of Feeding America and Food Banks Canada.

"We know the struggles of so many of our neighbors faced last year are not over and we are grateful for the opportunity to help facilitate the important work of food banks across the US and Canada to be able to provide nourishing meals to the people in need."

The Hollywood stars share three children together - James, six, Inez, four, and one-year-old Betty - and are desperate to do all they can to help people out during the pandemic.

They share three children together (Jackie Brown)

Back in March, Ryan urged his followers to donate what they could to food banks across the US and Canada.

He added that he and Blake were going to be doing their bit.

"Covid-19 has brutally impacted older adults and love income families," Reynolds began his message at the time.

"Blake and I are donating $1 million to be split between FEEDING AMERICA and FOOD BANKS CANADA."

He added: "If you can give, these orgs need out help. Take care of your bodies and hearts. Leave room for joy. Call someone who's isolated and might need connection."

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