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.
Your gift in any amount supports Food Education in classrooms and communities throughout the year.
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We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Food Education and creating impact through our programs to join our team!
Introducing: our 2026 Feed Your Mind Gala Honoree @leahgordon34!
Leah has volunteered with Pilot Light since 2014, helping shape our annual gala into a can’t-miss culinary event for Chicagoans who care about Food Education. Additionally, Leah has served on our Board of Directors since 2020, adding her invaluable insights to our organization’s long term strategy and growth. Thank you, Leah, for all you’ve done and continue to do for Pilot Light’s mission. We are inspired by you and honored to recognize you at this year’s Feed Your Mind Gala!
Get your tickets to celebrate with us and Leah this November 6th at feedyourmindgala.org ✨
THE FEED YOUR MIND GALA TEAM:
THE FEED YOUR MIND GALA TEAM:
Presenting Partner: @sproutsfnd
Founding Chefs @jasonhammel @paulkahan @matthiasm1966 &
Justin Large
Hosted by @joinerspod
Chair @elsenorhospitality
Planning @noraeventschicago
Honoree @leahgordon34
Content Creation @saviacreatives
Photography + Videography @juanchoscphotography
Venue @rockwellontheriver
Production @luxeproevents
Floral @theroofcrop
Catering @oneoffhospitality
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Thank you for believing in the power of Food Education to change lives & our world for the better! We’re so glad that you’re here 💕
