gThankYou creates custom Certificates of Gratitude.TM In other words, manufacturer coupons redeemable when purchasing food items, like a Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or everyday groceries. Further, they may be used for any brand, size, or preparation of product at major U.S. grocery stores. They’re often given, for instance, with appreciation and gratitude, as employee and customer gifts or member and participant awards!

In addition, all Gift Certificates come with customizable Gratitude Cards so every gift can have a personalized note of appreciation.

In short, gThankYou is the leader in Turkey, Ham, Grocery, and other common food Gift Certificates, working with companies, non-profits and government agencies interested in a convenient way to share meaningful, yet affordable food gifts.

I just want to put out there a HUGE THANK YOU!!! The coupons just arrived and they look awesome! You just made my Christmas very special, thank you again! Merry Christmas.”


Human Resources Manager, Food Industry

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A gThankYou Story

Rick Kiley’s career began in Fortune 500 company sales, marketing and new business development with General Mills and Kraft Foods. In fact, as far back as college, he was a factory foreman with Kraft Foods’ Oscar Mayer unit, in our gThankYou home town of Madison, Wisconsin.

Later, his entrepreneurial ventures began with early stage companies developing groundbreaking innovations in food technology and supply chain management, eventually leading to successful turnarounds for troubled organizations.

Subsequently, as a manager and entrepreneur, Rick became passionate about meaningful, affordable ways to appreciate employees. And in short, has become committed to great customer service, nurturing effective workplace teams and building vibrant companies based on gratitude.

Thus, with these many years of experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for incorporating gratitude and recognition into corporate culture, Rick founded gThankYou, giving workplace leaders a meaningful, easy way to thank employees – the foundation of any great workplace.

I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the gThankYou! gift coupons. Everything arrived within a few days of ordering and it was all very neatly wrapped and organized for our use. I know our employees are going to love them! Thank you for the personal service and your patience while we figured out our payment situation. Your company has been a pleasure to do business with and I hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future. Best wishes to everyone at gThankYou for a Happy Thanksgiving!”


Human Resources, Banking

gThankYou History

gThankYou’s very first Certificate of Gratitude was our Turkey Gift Certificate, good for any brand, size or preparation of whole turkey, (such as Butterball®, Norbest®, HoneySuckle®, Trader Joes®, Whole Foods® Organic, or any other), from major U.S. grocery stores.

The Turkey Gift Certificate was the first because, as so many know, the gift of a company holiday turkey has been a business tradition for over a century. It’s a uniquely American tradition and a gift that’s enjoyed by everyone during Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season.

However, maintaining this tradition hasn’t always been easy. Distributing whole, frozen turkeys to a large workplace is very inconvenient and quite a daunting task. Employers must figure out how to purchase, store and handle frozen turkeys. In addition, on the receiving side, employees must make room in their freezer or take delivery at an inconvenient time. Not to mention, the turkey could be the wrong size, too small for the employee’s holiday dinner or too large for the oven.

A Solution

Recognizing these logistical and employee recognition challenges, gThankYou was created. This made turkey gift-giving much easier for employers and better for employees, who can now select the turkey that’s best for their family, when and where they want to buy it.

With the success of our Turkey Gift Certificates, gThankYou expanded the selection of products with additional food items that make perfect holiday gifts, workplace incentives, customer thank you’s, and more!

Senior management LOVES sharing the gift of a Thanksgiving turkey with employees and we’ve been doing it for decades. However, when you grow over the years to multiple companies and ten thousand employees, orchestrating frozen turkey distribution is a logistical nightmare. I know, I’ve been doing it!

Thus, I can’t tell you how excited I was to discover gThankYou. With gThankYou everything is easier; easier to order, delivery is quicker, pricing is discounted, employees can shop at any major grocery store and, I love the free gratitude cards. Most importantly, did I mention no more frozen turkey logistics!? Giving a coupon is much more convenient than a frozen bird.

Looking ahead, it’s a relief to know we can give employees a gift during the holidays and not tax it yet still allow them to control when and where they use it .

To sum it up, I would recommend gThankYou to any company looking to gift their employees with ease and choice!!!


HR, Employee Relations Specialist, Large Regional Healthcare Provider

Our Team

David Irwin, Chief Gratitude Officer, gThankYou, LLC   

DAVID IRWIN
Chief Gratitude Officer
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Todd Brage, VP Recognition Development & Appreciation, gThankYou, LLC   

TODD BRAGE
VP – Recognition Development & Appreciation
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Charli Metcalf, Director of Thank You's, gThankYou, LLC   

CHARLI METCALF
Director of Thank You’s
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How and When to reach gThankYou

Our Customer Service team is available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Central time) and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During business hours, contact us at: 888-484-1658 or use the chat tool in the bottom right corner of this page.

In addition, you can reach us anytime, during or after business hours, at: info@gThankYou.com.

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Also, Spanish Speaking Customer Service is available during the holiday season (October through December).

El servicio al cliente en español está disponible durante la temporada de fiestas – (octubre a diciembre).

Para obtener más información sobre los certificados de gThankYou y descargar una referencia gratuita en español – Haga clic aquí para más información.

Good Day gThankYou. I wanted to send my personal thanks to you for assisting and guiding me through the process of ordering the Turkey Certificates for our Company. You made this process easy and seamless for me. Moreover, your presentation was BEAUTIFUL! I have never seen a package put together so nicely and organized (normally I’m the one who has to beautify things LOL). Above all, you guys have my recommendation, full support, and my personal business. Thanks so much again and Happy Halloween!!!!”


Human Resources, Aerospace

The gThankYou Difference

We think it’s our great customer service but customers tell us it’s:

The holiday gift that meets de minimis employee gift law requirements

1. The easy and affordable employee gift that complies with de minimis gift law.

Firstly, gThankYou Gift Certificates are Manufacturer Coupons good for a specific type of item (such as a whole turkey, ham, pie, or food groceries in general), have an expiration date and provide no cash or residual value. In addition, they cannot be deposited in a bank like Butterball® Gift Checks and other Holiday Gift Checks or used to buy any other store merchandise like store Gift Cards. That is to say, companies who want an employee holiday gift, that complies with de minimis fringe benefit laws, choose gThankYou. However, if you are concerned with tax implications, please consult with your accounting or tax professional.

Furthermore, unlike brand specific options like Norbest®, gThankYou Certificates provide both brand and store choice.

Custom Planning for Large Distributed Work forces

2. Customized logistics for very large distributed workplaces.

If you have a large or distributed workplace it can be expensive and time-consuming to distribute gifts. gThankYou helps make it easy! To clarify, if you need location specific ordering or individual mail delivery, let’s talk, we can help. In short, we’ll work with you to develop a distribution plan that meets your needs, timing and budget.

Call to learn more: 888-484-1658.

Oh yes, there’s more with gThankYou!

Free Customization of Gift Certificate

3. No-charge customization

Personalization of our Certificates of Gratitude with recipient and giver names is always free.

Perhaps you have a high-resolution (300+ dpi) image of your Company logo? Share it with us and we will place it prominently on your Certificates.

gThankYou Gratitude Cards can be personalized with your message of thanks, holiday wishes, or thoughtful recognition. In addition. we can include a management signature scan or company logo too. Choose from dozens of designs and we’ll create your custom Gratitude Card, send you a proof to approve, and include it in your order at no charge!

Fast Service

4. Fast service

We recognize you want your employee holiday gifts right away. So, orders received by 3 p.m. Central Time ship the same day. Meanwhile, for large orders, tell us your timing and we will be sure to have them where you need them when you need them there.

Easy Employee Gift-Giving

5. Easy employee gift-giving

Customers appreciate the easy ordering and convenience of gThankYou Gift Certificates. Moreover, they appreciate not having to figure out frozen turkey logistics, the brand, size, and how to make distribution easy.

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6. Great customer service!

Above all, we love delighting our customers and would be honored to help you too!

I just wanted to say you guys are AWESOME! Thank you for shipping the package last night, it arrived this morning. Truly amazing service!”


Marketing, Oil and Gas

You can Trust gThankYou

We are committed to earning your trust and we are grateful for our loyal customers. But, don’t just take our word for it!

Check out our: A+ Better Business Bureau Rating

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I just opened my box of Turkey and Ham Vouchers and I was “Wowed” immediately! After learning that my local store was no longer going to be doing vouchers, I was at a loss as to what to do for the food pantry clients I serve. Your presentation of the items and attention to every detail has made this an awesome experience for our pantry. I was even surprised at the nice “How to Use your gThankYou! Certificate” Letter. It saved operating cost by not needing to make copies and time by the ease of it all. Rest assured we will be using your company again next year for Easter and Thanksgiving! Blessings on your company!”


Ministry Leader, Food Pantry

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How gThankYou Certificates Work

Step 1

Order Certificates

Choose the gThankYou Certificates you want and order them online or by telephone.

Step 2

Ship directly to your business

Your order is delivered by UPS. Nearly all orders ship the day received. Overnight shipping is available.

Step 3

Distribute to your employees

Personalize your gThankYou Certificates with Giver name or logo (both optional) and give them to employees.

Step 4

Redeem at any grocery store

Recipients redeem Certificates at major U.S. grocery stores and select the items they want.