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, /PRNewswire/ -- Barilla, the world's leading pasta maker, believes in the joy of food for a better life and knows that the most joyful meals aren't enjoyed alone. That's why this holiday season, the pasta company is on a mission to spread joy and combat loneliness through its first signature giving event, the Barilla Connection Kitchen food truck. This year Barilla America, which is headquartered in , is partnering with Meals on Wheels America to help End the Wait for seniors who struggle with hunger and isolation. Across the country, local Meals on Wheels programs serve nutritious meals and meaningful connections to seniors in their communities, but limited funding and volunteers force one in three programs to keep a waitlist. Through the Connection Kitchen program, Barilla is helping bring to life a new plan to End the Wait for millions of seniors who need Meals on Wheels. In addition to helping to inspire and recruit volunteers for Meals on Wheels Chicago and programs across the country, Barilla is supporting national efforts to End the Wait by donating to Meals on Wheels America. Launching during the holiday giving season, the Connection Kitchen pop-up food truck will take to the streets of Chicago to serve delectable pasta dishes, spreading warmth and joy, with a suggestion to sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels Chicago while enjoying their pasta. The food truck will be stationed at the Merchandise Mart in downtown on from and at Oakbrook Center on from . All pasta will be served free of charge to the public with the centralized mission to spread awareness of important connections and joy this holiday season. "At Barilla, we know the most joyful meals are meant to be shared," said , Vice President of Human Resources, Barilla America. "In fact, research we recently conducted in collaboration with the University of showed that 60% of individuals acknowledged eating alone more often over the past two years. That said, people who embraced sharing meals with others on a weekly basis experienced notable improvement in their mental well-being. What better way to spread this joy of food than by helping Meals on Wheels Chicago connect people within the local community?" Barilla's head Chef curated the Connection Kitchen menu to ignite the holiday spirit. At the Connection Kitchen, Chicagoans can choose from the following classic Italian recipes: "At Meals on Wheels America, we're thankful for Barilla's partnership helping us End the Wait, which is to ultimately ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels, gets it," said , President and Chief Executive Officer at Meals on Wheels America. "As Barilla encourages those in their own backyard to support the local Meals on Wheels Chicago program, we hope this inspires others around the country to do the same by donating to and volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program in their own community." "This partnership encourages the local community to get involved and help the Meals on Wheels network End the Wait for the thousands of seniors in our community who face hunger and isolation each year," said , Director of Community Impact, Meals on Wheels Chicago. "In Chicago, 8 out of 10 seniors served by Meals on Wheels report that their delivery driver is their primary social contact, on any given day. With Barilla's help, we're raising awareness of this need for more volunteer resources in order to build more of these moments of connection." Over the years, Barilla has made significant contributions to a variety of nonprofits. Since 2010, the global Barilla Group has donated 50,000 tons of product and over to support communities worldwide. In the US, Barilla also works closely with organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Feeding America, and Food Bank for – to name just a few – to feed people across . This partnership is yet another step in Barilla's mission of the joy of food for a better life. To join Barilla and Meals on Wheels America in bringing meaningful connections to those who need it most through the mobile Connection Kitchen truck, visit . To learn more about Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunities visit . Barilla is a family business, not listed on the Stock Exchange, chaired by the brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla. It was founded by their great-grandfather Pietro Barilla, who opened a bakery in Parma in 1877. Today, Barilla is renowned in and around the world for the quality of its food products. With its brands – Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Pan di Stelle, Gran Cereale, Harrys, Pavesi, Wasa, Filiz, Yemina, Misko, Voiello, Academia Barilla, First, Catelli, Lancia, Splendor, Back To Nature and Pasta Evangelists – it advocates tasty, hearty and wholesome nutrition, inspired by the Mediterranean Diet and the Italian lifestyle. When Pietro opened his shop over 145 years ago, the main aim was to make good food. That principle has now become the Barilla way of doing business, with almost 9,000 people working for the company and a supply chain that shares its values and passion for quality. The Group's commitment is to offer people the joy that good, well-made food can bring them, produced with selected ingredients favouring those from responsible supply chains, to contribute to a better present and future. Since 1987, a historical archive has been collecting and preserving the company's over 145-year history, now a resource open to all via the portal-museum . For further information, visit: ; Twitter: @barillagroup; LinkedIn: Barilla Group; Instagram: @barillapeople. Over the years, with the aim of supporting local communities, Barilla has supported and participated in numerous initiatives and projects that promote access to food for disadvantaged communities or those affected by natural disasters. At the same time, guided by its purpose "The joy of food for a better life," Barilla has established and strengthened relationships with charities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, working alongside local authorities through partnerships, financial contributions, and product donations. Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit . Kyle Sharick View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Barilla America, Inc.The Vancouver Canucks continued their homestand on Tuesday night with a 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues in Thatcher Demko's first game since April. Vancouver put up a strong effort in the loss, but couldn't find a way to finish it off in overtime as Dylan Holloway picked up his tenth goal of the season for St. Louis. After the game, Rick Tocchet met with the media, as he always does, but this time seemed pretty irritated with a question regarding Swedish forward Elias Pettersson. Rick Tocchet irked by question from Farhan Lalji about Elias Pettersson During his post-game media conference, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet was asked about Elias Pettersson and how he was able to elevate his game in the absence of J.T. Miller. He added, 'I don't know what else to say. You guys are obsessed with Petey huh? It's Petey, Petey, Petey every game.' When Farhan Lalji mentions about Elias Pettersson's salary and the expectation that comes with making that much money, Rick Tocchet replied with: Dan Riccio of Canucks Central believes that questions will remain until Elias Pettersson hits his full stride, especially when he has just three goals at five-on-five. Pettersson has turned a corner in the last month and is nearly a point-per-game player, registering 26 (eight goals, 18 assists) in 27 games. While Elias Pettersson might not be scoring at the rate you'd expect at five-on-five, he'll get there, but it might be a struggle to record his fourth-straight 30+ goal season. This article first appeared on Canucks Daily and was syndicated with permission.With December on the horizon, trade talks are beginning to heat up around the NHL, with a young defenseman’s name hopping up on a few trade boards. The Columbus Blue Jackets have David Jiricek in their system. The Czechia native was taken with the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and while he has shown glimpses of being a top blueliner, overall things have not quite been working out as quickly as some expected from Jiricek, with some thinking a new team might suit him well. Jiricek had played just six games with the Blue Jackets before being sent down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. During his brief time in the lineup with CBJ, the 20-year-old posted one assist, registering a plus/minus of -2, while averaging 11:12 of ice time, down from the 14:36 he was averaging during the 2023-24 season. In 53 NHL appearances over the last three years, Jiricek has scored one goal and 11 points, with a -10 rating. On Tuesday’s edition of Daily Faceoff LIVE , Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk discuss what could be next for Jiricek and the Blue Jackets. Tyler Yaremchuk: How close are we to a resolution in the David Jiricek situation? Frank Seravalli: I think relatively close is what I would call it. I think there was certainly an increase in tension paid to David Jiricek yesterday in front offices based on the ones I corresponded with. The best way I can frame up this situation right now is that I believe Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has five to six concrete offers on the table that he’s evaluating. I think they were relatively close to a deal at some point over the weekend. I think they had made significant progress on Monday to the point where some thought the deal might get done or might be nearing the finish line. I know with a young player of this stature, Don Waddell and his staff want to make sure that they are not leaving any stones unturned around the league. It has been an interesting process because there’s a number of teams that have wanted to get in the mix that...either haven’t received a callback or have been politely told, “Hey, we don’t see this as a fit...” So, what is it exactly the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking for? It’s a player of similar stature. A young, top-end pick or prospect, or potentially a package of players that the Columbus Blue Jackets and their fanbase can get excited about. Right now, it seems like a matter of when, and not if, Jiricek is gonna be on the move, but what are the teams that we’re talking about that have been in the mix...There seems to be lots of thought that the Minnesota Wild are frontrunners...I think the Philadelphia Flyers have been involved. I think, at varying points, the Pittsburgh Penguins have as well...those are the three teams I would circle around. I don’t think you can count out the San Jose Sharks , or potentially the Buffalo Sabres . I think there’s been a whole group of teams that have been right there in the mix. You can watch the full segment and the entire episode here... This article first appeared on Daily Faceoff and was syndicated with permission.

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Cosmeceutical Market To Witness 5.10% CAGR By 2031 | Skyquest TechnologyPlease don’t tell Jaylon Johnson there’s little left to play for this season. Sure, the Chicago Bears have lost seven straight and are in last place in the NFC North by five games. They have watched all the promise this season once seemed to hold disintegrate right in front of their eyes. And amid all the commotion at Halas Hall — which has included the Nov. 29 firing of coach Matt Eberflus plus the termination of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron three weeks before that — there would be understandable reasons for Bears players to feel emotionally defeated and mentally spent at this stage. But with four games remaining, Johnson has vowed not to travel that road. “When you step between those lines, you’re trying whoop the man in front of you,” he said in front of his locker stall Thursday afternoon. “That’s still what the game is about.” Plus this week Johnson is preparing for another high-profile matchup with standout Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. That battle will take place Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. There’s little room for slippage. “You still play for your name,” Johnson said. “Your resume is still out there. You can tank all you want and that film is going to be out there forever. So I know when I step out there, there’s always something to prove. Regardless of the circumstances.” Don’t get it twisted. Johnson has been affected significantly by all this losing as the Bears’ tumble has gotten only more astounding with each passing game. “It’s been a tough few weeks,” Johnson acknowledged Thursday, “(a tough) few months now at this point.” And if we’re really telling the full truth, he could have tacked “a rough few years” on to the end of that assessment. After all, since the Bears drafted him in 2020, Johnson has yet to experience a winning season. The Bears reached the playoffs when he was a rookie. But that was with an 8-8 record and a backdoor entry into the postseason as the NFC’s first-ever No. 7 seed following a stunning Week 17 home loss to the Packers . The Bears went on to get blown out in the wild-card round by the New Orleans Saints in a game that was far more lopsided than the 21-9 score indicated. And in the four seasons since? Johnson has been part of in-season losing streaks of five games (2021), 10 games (2022) and four games (2023). Now there’s this current seven-game slide that has been nothing short of dispiriting. “At this point, five years into it and going through this, you start building tough skin,” Johnson said. Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson squats near the bench after at 20-19 loss to the Packers on Nov. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) With that, Johnson emphasized Thursday, he also has been leaning into perspective as a coping mechanism. “I’m just thanking God for the opportunity to play this game,” he said, “because honestly it could be a lot worse. I could not be healthy. I could not be playing the game that I love. So honestly it’s just showing gratitude. And then with that, that brings me more motivation to keep going out and playing, knowing I have more opportunities to play. Again it’s cherishing these moments with these guys in the locker room. We want to compete.” Earlier in the day, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams acknowledged his own struggles in dealing with this prolonged losing streak and said he was leaning into veteran teammates for guidance and perspective. Johnson said he has not spoken with Williams directly but did offer his counsel Thursday afternoon. “Honestly,” Johnson said, “my advice is just continue to prepare yourself the right way. Take the right steps. But we’re bigger than wins and losses on Sunday. So always remember that. I go home with a smile on my face, happy to see my family, my kids. There is plenty more to be happy about than the wins and losses of a football season.” Related Articles Chicago Bears | Chicago Bears Q&A: Does scrutiny turn to GM Ryan Poles? Will fans be sad forever or can Caleb Williams offer hope? Chicago Bears | Bill Belichick agrees to a 5-year deal with North Carolina to become the Tar Heels’ next coach Chicago Bears | True or false? The Chicago Bears might not win another game this season. Chicago Bears | Column: Dizzying sports week includes Dick Allen’s journey, a CFP grievance and Melody Rogers on Abe Gibron Chicago Bears | 3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including Cole Kmet’s mental battle and defensive communication issues Those sentiments, however, shouldn’t be misinterpreted as indifference. “It’s not something where you just want to get complacent with this and just be OK with losing,” Johnson said. “I think everybody goes and prepares the right way and takes the right steps. We practice the right way. And I feel like sometimes when you get into a game and it doesn’t go your way, you have to just chalk it up sometimes as part of life.” These next 25 days of life will offer Johnson and the Bears three games against NFC North opponents who already have beaten them once. That should help spike the motivation to compete. Monday’s test for Johnson includes that showdown with Jefferson, whom he helped limit to two catches for 27 yards three weeks ago. Replicating that will be difficult. “He’s a problem,” interim coach Thomas Brown said of Jefferson. “I don’t think anybody necessarily has a true answer for how to stop elite players (like him). So I’m not going to act like we have some magical formula. Because there is none.” But Johnson will try to build on the success he had last month in slowing the All-Pro receiver. “Looking at it, I had those two (pass-interference penalties),” he said. “I wish I’d have played a little cleaner on those. But overall I think I did a really good job. I was physical at the line of scrimmage. I made him uncomfortable at times. And we gave him different looks as a defense. Overall, we played him really well. We just have to be able to strap it up again and go right back at it.” Johnson grinned as he spoke. The opportunity to compete at a high level is still there. Another chance to whoop the man in front of him awaits. Injury update: The Bears held a walk-through Thursday at Halas Hall and issued an estimated injury report that listed five players as non-participants: D’Andre Swift (groin), Roschon Johnson (concussion), Ryan Bates (concussion), Josh Blackwell (shoulder) and Gervon Dexter (knee). Safety Elijah Hicks, meanwhile, was listed as limited with the ankle injury that has kept him out of the last three games.

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