Barilla Pasta & Cuellar Family Markets Addressing Hunger & Nutritional Education When the Lucky Penne, Barilla’s Mobile Kitchen pictured above, recently visited Paulison Avenue ShopRite, it was a small gesture to combat a much larger, longterm challenge—hunger in the community and nutritional education. “At Barilla, we truly believe in food for all,” said Larry Torres, a Clifton resident who is also in charge of sales in the New York Region for Barilla. “We are proud to partner with Cuellar Family Markets as they educate shoppers and we are proud to support them in their community efforts.” Barilla’s Mobile Kitchen team served a variety of pasta, sauce, vegetable and meat dishes as chefs provided cooking demonstrations and discussed healthy cooking practices. Torres explained that the visit to the Paulison Avenue ShopRite is a way for Barilla, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer, to address the issue of hunger across the globe by connecting with a neighborhood supermarket. 58 October 2016 • Cliftonmagazine.com
The Paulison Avenue ShopRite has an in-store dietitian who meets with shoppers to offer nutritional advice, meal planning, and diet modification for specific medical conditions. “Rafael Cuellar (president and CEO of Cuellar Family Markets) and his staff are to be commended. Having an in-store dietician is another example of how the community can address hunger and nutrition as well as adopt healthy lifestyles.” Finally, Barilla’s Share the Table campaign reminds families that preparing and eating food together is one of the simplest things we can do to live better. “Enjoying great food together not only provides us with physical sustenance, but also nourishes us mentally and emotionally,” said Torres. “Those families who eat together frequently have improved life outcomes, including being satisfied with every aspect of their lives.” Visit sharethetable.com or barilla.com for info.