THE LUNCHBOX AUCTION
Fighting Hunger One Lunchbox at a Time

Join celebrity chef Mario Batali and Michael Stipe for an auction of custom lunchboxes designed by celebrities from the entertainment, fashion, music, art, and culinary worlds —all to benefit hunger relief. Do your part by bidding on your very own lunchbox, or purchase tickets today to the exclusive kick-off party on December 11, in New York City, hosted by Gourmet in conjunction with the Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund!

Bid on your favorite custom-designed lunchbox by Mario Batali, Beastie Boys, Gwyneth Paltrow, David Chang, Tom Colicchio, Salman Rushdie, Cameron Diaz, the cast of Gossip Girl, Rachael Ray, Eva Mendes, Mike Myers, Ellen Page, Michael Stipe, Liv Tyler, Diane Von Furstenberg, and many others--plus, Gourmet's Ruth Reichl and Sara Moulton.

Auction starts December 12, 2008, at 12:00 a.m. EST, and ends on December 18, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Each lunchbox is numbered and signed; no two are alike.

For a sneak preview of a select designer boxes & to sign up for email updates, click here.

To purchase tickets to the kick-off event, click here.

MasterCard® is the preferred credit card of The Lunchbox Auction. Use your MasterCard to bid on the celebrity-designed lunchboxes both online and at the event.

JOIN US AT THE KICK-OFF PARTY
Gourmet, in conjunction with the Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund, is holding an exclusive star-studded fundraising party in New York City. At the event, preview custom-designed lunchboxes designed by today's hottest personalities. Five lunchboxes will be auctioned off live at the event.

Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 8:00 PM to midnight
Location: Milk Studios, 450 W. 15th Street, NY, NY 10011

To purchase tickets, click here.

Tickets are $135/person. Proceeds from each ticket, less handling and credit card fees of approximately $9, will be donated to The Lunchbox Auction. For tax purposes, we estimate the fair market value of goods and/or services at $55 per ticket. The remainder of your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor. Space and tickets are limited. Tickets are non-refundable. Receive a special gift* from Gourmet when you purchase tickets using your MasterCard. Click here to apply for a MasterCard today.

*Gift-with-purchase limited to the first 50 consumers.

Please note: You must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are non-refundable. Gourmet, its sponsors, affiliates, and service providers assume no responsibility or liability for any claims, damages, or injuries, which may be suffered as a result of participation in this event.

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