ALEXANDRIA, MN - The message is simple and heartfelt: "Share our hope, share our strength."

Tastefully Simple, a direct sales company featuring over 50 easy-to-prepare gourmet foods and gifts, is proud to announce its partnership with Share Our Strength. For every box sold of the company's new For the Love of Cookies^™ Chocolate Chip Toffee Almond Cookie Mix, Tastefully Simple will donate $1 to Share Our Strength - a national non-profit organization whose mission is to end childhood hunger in America.

Today more than 12 million children growing up in America experience hunger, often not knowing when their next meal will come. "Together, we can show millions of children that they aren't alone. Together, we can make a difference," says Jill Blashack Strahan, Founder & CEO of Tastefully Simple.

"As the recession deepens and unemployment rises, more Americans are facing hunger - many for the first time," said Billy Shore, Co-founder and Executive Director of Share Our Strength. "We are grateful that Tastefully Simple has committed its visionary leadership and compassionate team to help us reach more children and families in need."

Tastefully Simple's goal is to sell 500,000 packages and make a $500,000 donation to Share Our Strength by this time next year. To find out how you can help, shop online. To learn more about the company's commitment to giving with gratitude, simply visit tastefullysimple.com.

About Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet foods and gifts. The company's unique products are offered through independent consultants across the United States. For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, contact Tastefully Simple at 866.448.6446 or visit tastefullysimple.com.

About Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is the leading national organization working to end childhood hunger in America. For additional information, visit strength.org.