MACY'S AND LOCAL MEMBER OF FEEDING AMERICA, FOOD LIFELINE, PARTNER FOR NATIONAL "COME TOGETHER" CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF ENDING HUNGER
From Left to Right – Kathy Sheehan, Food Lifeline Board Member; Kadi Engquist, Food Lifeline Marketing Coordinator; Tom Douglas, Food Lifeline Board Member and Macy’s Culinary Council Chef; Camilla Bishop, Food Lifeline Director of Development; and Kristen Damazio, Food Lifeline Corporate and Media Relations Manager.
PHOTO CREDIT: Morgan Keuler for Team Photogenic ©2009
Shoreline, Wash. (October 16, 2009) – Food Lifeline, the largest hunger relief organization in Washington and local Feeding America member, and Macy’s, partnered for the "Come Together" campaign this fall. An innovative and meaningful new effort, the "Come Together" campaign celebrates the Renaissance of cooking at home with a goal of raising 10 million meals for domestic hunger.
"We are honored to be a part of this innovative national effort that not only raises awareness surrounding domestic hunger, but inspires people across the national to take action," said Linda Nageotte, President and CEO of Food Lifeline.
On Thursday, October 15, Food Lifeline Board Member and Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Tom Douglas prepared a few of his signature dishes at the downtown Seattle Macy’s. Chef Douglas conducted a cooking demo with Macy’s Executive Chef Toni Keene. After the demo, guests were served crab cake stuffed mushrooms, Etta’s pit roasted salmon with grilled shiitake relish, Etta’s cornbread pudding, Mom’s shrimp dip with potato chips and Dahlia’s pear tart with caramel sauce.
The "Come Together" campaign invites customers to host dinners in their homes, but will ask their guests to donate to Feeding America in lieu of the traditional hostess gift of a dish or bottle of wine. Macy's will match customer donations dollar for dollar until they reach a total of 10 million meals. For additional information or to support the "Come Together" campaign, please visit http://social.macys.com/cometogether/#/home.
About Food Lifeline
Food Lifeline is a local hunger relief organization, efficiently serving the Western Washington area by using 95% of revenue to directly feed hungry people. Last year the organization delivered more than 19 million meals to hungry people through its network of more than 300 neighborhood food banks, hot meal programs, shelters and other food providers. Food Lifeline is also a member of the national organization, Feeding America. For more information about Food Lifeline or to make a tax-deductible donation, log onto www.foodlifeline.org or call 206-545-6600.
About Feeding America
Feeding America (formerly known as America’s Second Harvest--The Nation’s Food Bank Network) is the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through its network of more than 200 member food banks, Feeding America annually provides assistance to more than 25 million people in need, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information about Feeding America visit www.feedingamerica.org.
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.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Food Lifeline
Kirsten Bell / Kristin Riefflin
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Direct: 206.957.4272 / 206.452.8172
Macy’s Media Relations
Laura Gardner Smith
415.954.6283