Fight Hunger & Win a $50 Gift Card for Macy’s!

Winner: Cheryl comment #56 chosen by Random.org

Macy’s has launched COME TOGETHER, an innovative awareness and fundraising campaign that aims to feed 10 million people suffering from hunger.

COME TOGETHER invites the public to rally around the cause by hosting special dinners in their homes and asking their 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.

To get involved the public may participate in three ways 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.

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Contest runs from October 5th till October 11th. Last chance to enter is Oct 11th at 11:59pm ET. A winner will be contacted on or before Oct 18th, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA only!!


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129 Comments

  1. I think it’s great to see a large corporation stepping in to help with such a big problem plaguing people; it’s refreshing to see them put some of their profits to good use. I doubt I’d host a party but perhaps might pop in the store on Oct. 17. Thanks!

  5. I think it’s a wonderful campaign, and hope more companies will follow Macys example. I plan on doing some Christmas shopping that day.

  14. I think this is a great idea! I’ll definitely shop at Macy’s during this time and donate at the cash register! Thanks for supporting this cause!

  18. Great campaign and great timing given it’s the season of dinner parties and eating. Shopping at Macy’s hardly seems like a sacrifice though!

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

  21. What they are doing is great. Not sure if I will shop…don’t need anything.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  27. I think it’s a great campaign that raises awareness. I would most likely shop there on October 17th.

  29. Macy’s is doing a good thing and I think more companies should get involved in causes like this. I would most likely donate the $1 at the register.

  31. i think its great that big corps are doing something to make a diff. i would def drop by macys to shop for a good cause. macys is the only dept store i have a credit card for. thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

  36. What a wonderful way for Macy’s to bring awareness to sage a huge problem. I think it is inspiring to motivate people to “get involved” and am loving the dinner party idea! I think I will have to do this for sure!

  42. I love that Macy’s is using its power for good! I’ll definitely give, and be sure to shop on October 17th!

  46. I like the idea of being able to donate a dollar if you’re shopping anyways. What a great idea, especially around the holidays!

  58. I think its a great idea! I plan on donating a dollar at the register when I hit the mall this weekend. :-)

  65. I posted about this campaign on my blog, I think it’s great! I will probably stop by Macy’s on the 17th but I won’t be hosting a dinner party.

  69. What a great cause & amazing that $1 can feed 7 people. Next time I go to Macy’s I will have them add a couple of dollars to my bill!

  71. This is such a great campaign that everyone can contribute and be part of it, love it! Yes, I think I can either host a dinner party or shop for a good cause to help.

  84. i think its awesome… i like how theres different ways to help, not just donating… so everyone can help if they want… ill shop for a cause on the 17th because i just got a new macys credit card too :)

  91. I think this is fabulous- Macy’s is a huge househould name and this idea is a great way to be involved. I will def shop at Macy’s due to this charitable involvement! Wasn’t this on Top Chef’s episode last night too?

  93. I was at my Macy’s when they started this campaign and the guy behind the table was really nice…offering food, drink and more info about it. i think that’s the first line to break because you have to put a human being to it and not just make it this broad cause. I bought and donated that night. Every time I’ve gone to Macy’s since I’ve donated a dollar at the checkout. Not much, but it is “local” cause that I fell I am actually helping.

  97. I think this is a great campaign! Corporations should step up to the plate and help those in need and I’m glad to see it happening! :) I regularly shop at Macys.com and will continue to support them as long as they help others.

  102. Want a way to shop for a cause all the time? Check out http://www.cafegive.com, where a portion of every purchase goes to support the non-profit of your choice. How sweet is that? Get what you need and help save the world. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. We’d love to hear from you.

  104. I think it’s amazing! Getting people to shop is the best way to raise money and awareness imho. I can definitely show some support that way! (Like I need a reason to go shopping at Macy’s LOL!)

  110. I think it’s fab- and I love the commercials! I think it’s cute how many celebrities got involved, although I think J. Simpson’s hair looks terrible : /

  121. Macys has always been a huge supporter of charity and I love the new commercial for it. I shop at Macys.

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