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"World's Largest Dinner Party" Kicks Off the Effort
Culinary and Fashion Events at Select Macy's Stores Help Raise Awareness and Funds for the Cause
Individual Information And Details On Local Events Can Be Found At www.macys.com/cometogether
NEW YORK – August 2009 – Macy's and Feeding America inspire an innovative and meaningful new effort this fall that celebrates the renaissance of cooking at home with a goal of raising 10 million meals for domestic hunger. The "Come Together" campaign will rally customers to host dinners in their homes, but will ask their guests to donate to Feeding America in lieu of the traditional contribution of a dish or bottle of wine. Macy's will match customer donations dollar for dollar until we reach a total of 10 million meals. To launch the campaign, Macy's will host a special VIP dinner party during New York Fashion Week in its flagship Herald Square store on September 15. The event, hosted by Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, will benefit Feeding America and will include other celebrity and VIP guests, along with Macy's customers. Simultaneously, more then 650 Macy's stores will host the "World's Largest Dinner Party" serving "First Course" tastings at 6pm local time. Information about how customers can get involved in the fundraising campaign will be available in-store and online.
In addition, nationally recognized Macy's Culinary Council chefs will host 29 dinner events, and Macy's will host more than 28 fashion events at selected full-line Macy's stores across the country. Come Together events will include instore dinners, culinary advice, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and special shopping nights that will run from mid-September through mid-October. A full schedule of events will be available online at www.macys.com/cometogether.
Following the official kick-off at Herald Square, the Macy's Culinary Council - made up of 15 chefs which include Tyler Florence, Todd English, Wolfgang Puck, Govind Armstrong, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Andrea Robinson, Tim Scott, Nancy Silverman, Takashi Yagihashi, Rick Bayless, Marcus Samuelsson and Ming Tsai - will host 29 dinner parties with a specific menu designed by the chef in Macy's stores across the country. With a small donation, customers will rub elbows with local celebrities, engage in chef demonstrations and book signings and receive a special gift bag. Below is the complete list of cities where Come Together culinary events will occur*.
In addition, 28 fashion events are scheduled that will help customers shop for the ultra chic dinner party ensemble. These events will feature music, fashion presentations with top stylists from magazines and other media, and special shopping incentives available that evening only. With a $10 donation at the door, customers will receive a $10 Macy's Gift Card to spend that evening. Following is a complete list of cities where Macy's Come Together fashion events will take place*.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually.
The Feeding America network supports approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies that distribute food directly to Americans in need. Those agencies operate more than 70,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes and BackPack Programs.
About Macy's Culinary Council
Macy's has a number of culinary initiatives that impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home including the Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprised of 15 of the nation's top chefs. The council includes culinary masters Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi. These chefs serve as the face of Macy's housewares and food service divisions and help guide consumers in selecting the best tools of the trade. In partnership with the star-studded council, Macy's has been reinterpreting and reenergizing the casual dining experience with their "fresh food fast" quick service, celebrity chef, in-store restaurants across the country such as Frontera Fresca, Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi and Marcus Samuelsson's Marc Burger. Customers can access the Macy's Culinary Council online by visiting www.macys.com/culinarycouncil for the latest recipes, tips and events.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.
Macy's and Feeding America "Come Together" To Fight Domestic Hunger and Bring Awareness to Local Food Banks
"World's Largest Dinner Party" Kicks Off the Effort
Culinary and Fashion Events at Select Macy's Stores Help Raise Awareness and Funds for the Cause
Individual Information And Details On Local Events Can Be Found At www.macys.com/cometogether
NEW YORK – August 2009 – Macy's and Feeding America inspire an innovative and meaningful new effort this fall that celebrates the renaissance of cooking at home with a goal of raising 10 million meals for domestic hunger. The "Come Together" campaign will rally customers to host dinners in their homes, but will ask their guests to donate to Feeding America in lieu of the traditional contribution of a dish or bottle of wine. Macy's will match customer donations dollar for dollar until we reach a total of 10 million meals. To launch the campaign, Macy's will host a special VIP dinner party during New York Fashion Week in its flagship Herald Square store on September 15. The event, hosted by Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, will benefit Feeding America and will include other celebrity and VIP guests, along with Macy's customers. Simultaneously, more then 650 Macy's stores will host the "World's Largest Dinner Party" serving "First Course" tastings at 6pm local time. Information about how customers can get involved in the fundraising campaign will be available in-store and online.
In addition, nationally recognized Macy's Culinary Council chefs will host 29 dinner events, and Macy's will host more than 28 fashion events at selected full-line Macy's stores across the country. Come Together events will include instore dinners, culinary advice, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and special shopping nights that will run from mid-September through mid-October. A full schedule of events will be available online at www.macys.com/cometogether.
Following the official kick-off at Herald Square, the Macy's Culinary Council - made up of 15 chefs which include Tyler Florence, Todd English, Wolfgang Puck, Govind Armstrong, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Andrea Robinson, Tim Scott, Nancy Silverman, Takashi Yagihashi, Rick Bayless, Marcus Samuelsson and Ming Tsai - will host 29 dinner parties with a specific menu designed by the chef in Macy's stores across the country. With a small donation, customers will rub elbows with local celebrities, engage in chef demonstrations and book signings and receive a special gift bag. Below is the complete list of cities where Come Together culinary events will occur*.
- Atlanta, GA
- San Francisco, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Dallas, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Oakbrook, IL
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Cincinnati, OH
- Tigard, OR
- Houston, TX
- Tampa, FL
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Minneapolis, MN
- San Jose, CA
- New Orleans, LA
- Louisville, KY
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Washington, D.C.
- St. Louis, MO
- Farmington, CT
- Columbus, OH
- Troy, MI
- San Diego, CA
- Honolulu, HI
- Seattle, WA
- Miami, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Edina, MN
- Birmingham, AL
In addition, 28 fashion events are scheduled that will help customers shop for the ultra chic dinner party ensemble. These events will feature music, fashion presentations with top stylists from magazines and other media, and special shopping incentives available that evening only. With a $10 donation at the door, customers will receive a $10 Macy's Gift Card to spend that evening. Following is a complete list of cities where Macy's Come Together fashion events will take place*.
- Farmington, CT
- Paramus, NJ
- Las Vegas, NV
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Columbus, OH
- Portland, OR
- Dallas, TX
- Sherman Oaks, CA
- Troy, MI
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Diego, CA
- New Orleans, LA
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Honolulu, HI
- Chicago, IL
- Miami, Fl
- Philadelphia, PA
- New York, NY
- Canoga Park, CA
- Edina, MN
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Charlotte, NC
- St. Louis, MO
- Boston, MA
- Washington, DC
- Atlanta, GA
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually.
The Feeding America network supports approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies that distribute food directly to Americans in need. Those agencies operate more than 70,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes and BackPack Programs.
About Macy's Culinary Council
Macy's has a number of culinary initiatives that impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home including the Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprised of 15 of the nation's top chefs. The council includes culinary masters Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi. These chefs serve as the face of Macy's housewares and food service divisions and help guide consumers in selecting the best tools of the trade. In partnership with the star-studded council, Macy's has been reinterpreting and reenergizing the casual dining experience with their "fresh food fast" quick service, celebrity chef, in-store restaurants across the country such as Frontera Fresca, Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi and Marcus Samuelsson's Marc Burger. Customers can access the Macy's Culinary Council online by visiting www.macys.com/culinarycouncil for the latest recipes, tips and events.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.