I love taking the time to help spread the word when it comes to a good cause, and this campaign is a great one. Macy's has launched COME TOGETHER, an innovative awareness and fundraising campaign that aims to feed 10 million hungry people. COME TOGETHER invites you to get involved with the cause by hosting special dinner party in your home and asking your guests to pledge a donation to Feeding America. In return, Macy's will match these donations dollar-for-dollar until the total goal of 10 million meals is reached.
Macy's has even made it simple to host a successful dinner party. They have gathered the ideas and recipes from party experts {can you say Martha?} and the fabulous Macy's Culinary Council chefs, so your party planning will be simple and impressive.
From this Autumn dinner above, to a dessert party, or a burger bash, plus several more themes to choose from, Macy's is providing inspiration for all tastes (and budgets). You an even use Macy's online tools to start planning your COME TOGETHER dinner party now.
Not in the mood to be a party hostess? Well, there is actually three ways you can get involved:
Host, Give and Shop.
HOST- Friends and families across the country can host dinner parties from casual to formal, send invitations and manage party details including themes and recipes on www.macys.com/cometogether. In lieu of bringing traditional host gifts, guests are suggested to make a donation to Feeding America.
GIVE- Donate $1 directly at any Macy's register, one dollar provides dinner for seven.
SHOP- Macy's customers can shop for the cause and get special savings in-store on October 17, when Macy's hosts a national Shop For A Cause day. A portion of the $5 in-store ticket sales will benefit Feeding America.
To inspire others to give, Macy's is giving two lucky readers a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to shop Macy's!
WIN! Contest Closed
Win one of two $25 gift cards to Macy's.
To Enter:
Leave a comment below telling me if you think you will host, give, or shop to help the COME TOGETHER mission of feeding 10 million people. Make it thoughtful!
For Extra Entries (once you have done the above):
1. Follow Macy's on Twitter
2. Become a fan on Macy's on Facebook
3. Become a fan of Thoughtfully Simple on Facebook
4. Become an email subscriber to Thoughtfully Simple (left top sidebar)
5. Visit the COME TOGETHER party site and tell us which party themed menu you'd serve!
**Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.
(That is six possible entries per person! Two winners will be chosen using random.org and notified via email. Contest ends October 19, 2009)
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
Just subscribed to your RSS feed (I couldn't find your email sign up!)
zealandsmom says
email subscriber!
zealandsmom says
I do like me some pork tenderloins....I would cook that, if I hosted:) Maybe I'll just make it for myself!
zealandsmom says
already your FB fan:)
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
I would serve a dessert themed party. Mmmm, I can't resist sweets!
zealandsmom says
FB fan
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
Just followed Macys on Twitter.
zealandsmom says
follow macy's
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
What great ways to give back, I'd like to give, host, and shop!
zealandsmom says
I will shop, as I would have to clean to host, or cook well, and I don't have much to give. But SHOPPING......shopping I can do!:)
elisa | weditorial(tm) says
I will donate at the register! - Wish I would've logged in sooner - I made a special trip there today to pay my bill! :)
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
My sweet tooth is making me choose the dessert party!
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
And I'm a TS fan now too.
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
I became a Macy's FB fan.
http://www.facebook.com/Macys?v=app_109027553681
Sarah N says
I would serve the Italian dinner. It looks delicious!!
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
I'm already a Macy's follower (@AdramaticMommy)
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
As much as I'd love to shop, I will have to say Give. Donating at the register makes it so easy. [and better for my wallet]
Sarah N says
I'm a Thoughtfully SImple facebook fan.
Sarah N says
I'm a Macy's facebook fan.
Sarah N says
I follow Macys on twitter (bluefroggie)
Sarah N says
I will give at the register when I go next time :)
A. says
Since I will be out shopping anyway, I think I will give!
Jenny says
Just became a fan of Thoughtfully Simple on Facebook! =)
Jenny says
Just became a fan of Macy's on facebook!
Jenny says
Such a great cause- I plan on giving!
Dawn says
As a fan of dessert parties, I'm drooling over their full dessert-themed party and may be inspired to do my own. Thanks so much for your support in spreading the word about this wonderful cause.
Dawn says
I'm now a Facebook fan of yours...
Dawn says
Woo-hoo! I just purchased my shopping pass this week before I even knew about your giveaway.
colleen says
I think I will shop on the 17th and donate at the register. thanks for the giveaway.
Mfalcon13 says
I like mom's shrimp salad on potato chips.
Mfalcon13 says
I will shop on October 17th.
Mami2jcn says
The sage and garlic crusted pork tenderloin sounds good for a dinner party.
Mami2jcn says
I would donate at the register.