Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.
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Get your seat at the table for the culinary fundraising event of the year! For one night only, the brightest stars of Chicago’s food scene come together to raise funds for Pilot Light’s Food Education mission. Get your tickets today while they last!
Presenting Partner: Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
Learn from the experts: Pilot Light Educator Ryan Johnson shares the inside scoop on all things teaching science through Food Education! Connect our Food Education Standards and the NGSS to enhance your curriculum and improve student outcomes.
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Today`s Feed Your Mind Gala Sponsor Spotlight is on: Sysco @syscofoodie! We are thrilled to welcome their stellar team back to this year`s event, and their continued generosity is helping make this year`s gala our best yet. Featuring 26 chefs, outstanding guest bartenders, and fun-filled fundraising opportunities for our guests, this is shaping up to be a can`t-miss event for Chicago`s culinary community. We are so glad to have them on board and thank them for supporting our annual gala, which fuels our mission all year round!
Tables, tickets, and sponsorships of the 2026 Feed Your Mind Gala are still available! Discover it all at feedyourmindgala.org ✨
Introducing: Food Education in Action Week 2026!
WHEN: October 5-9, 2026
WHAT: A week of action bringing Food Education to your school community!
HOW: A set of new lesson plans and activities from Pilot Light and our fabulous team of partner organizations!
Get the full set of lessons + activities and register for our kickoff webinar on Sept. 28th for a deep dive into these new resources for teachers and caregivers of PreK-12 students!
FOOD ED IN ACTION WEEK PARTNERS:
Monday - Literacy @readerstoeaters
Tuesday - Health @wellnessintheschools
Wednesday - Math @gobeyondhunger
Thursday - Science @world_wildlife @foodwastewarriors
Friday - Food Ed. Palooza! Pick from the previous days’ lessons OR Pilot Light’s 130+ FREE lesson plans on our Food Education Center!
Learn more and register now at www.foodedinactionweek.org! 💪
