Barilla Connection Kitchen with Meals on Wheels
Living our mission of Joy of Food for a Better Life by bringing it to those who need it most
Barilla Connection Kitchen with Meals on Wheels
This holiday season, Barilla is on a mission to spread joy and combat isolation through its first signature giving event: the Barilla Connection Kitchen food truck. Barilla believes that food is best enjoyed together, and the holidays can be especially difficult for seniors who face increased loneliness and hunger.
Partnering with Meals on Wheels America, Barilla aims to help End The Wait(TM) for seniors who struggle to receive timely, wholesome meals and social connection. Many seniors face long waits—sometimes months or even years—due to limited volunteers and funding.
To close this gap, we’re both donating $250,000 to Meals on Wheels America and setting out to find more volunteers through our mobile Connection Kitchen. The Barilla Connection Kitchen food truck will be serving delicious pasta meals to Chicago residents, while raising awareness and encouraging community involvement. Find us :
- Friday, December 6th from 12PM - 3PM CST: The Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Chicago, IL 60654
- Saturday, December 7th from 11AM - 5PM CST : Oak Brook Center on the food court green, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
By teaming up with Meals on Wheels, Barilla is bringing people together through the universal joy of pasta. We hope to see you there!
To learn more about Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunities, visit: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/end-the-wait