Food Education is a vital part of students' development.

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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Food Education Fellowship Applications OPEN!

Pilot Light is now accepting applications for our 8th Annual Food Education Fellowship: a yearlong professional development program for PreK-12 educators looking to grow their teaching practice through Food Education.

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DISCOVER the Impact of Your Donations on Our Classrooms

Every student deserves access to hands-on Food Education. Now, you can discover the incredible impact of your support by reading our latest Impact Report. Learn how Pilot Light teachers and students are creating a better food system future everyday!

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How you can support:

  • Donate
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Pilot Light has resources for educators, community members, and parents:

Highly motivated PreK–12 educators in the United States with an interest in implementing Pilot Light Food Education lessons consistently in their virtual and/or in-person classrooms are encouraged to learn more and apply for our Food Education Fellowship each spring.

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Educators, caregivers, and young people can also check out our free library of classroom-based and eLearning lessons, videos, and recipes, as well as advocacy lessons to bring Food Education anywhere!

Visit the Food Education Center

We host professional development aligned to state standards and our own Food Education Standards. Stay tuned to our Calendar for upcoming events!

Learn about the Food Education Standards here

We want to connect and collaborate with you! Want to know the latest from us, both inside the classroom and beyond?

We welcome you to sign up for our newsletter, contact us, and check out our blog!

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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! 

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Food Education Standards

The Food Education Standards were written for teachers, by teachers so that every classroom can have access to hands-on Food Education. Learn more and start using the Standards in your classroom today! 

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Our impact is measurable and growing. Help us expand our reach.

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We've learned from past efforts and improved upon other approaches.

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Meet the team that supports our Pilot Light teachers and students.

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One of our biggest joys at Pilot Light is creating spaces where educators from all across the country can come together, support, and uplift one another`s Food Education work. You can be a part of the next cohort of Pilot Light educators by applying to join the 2026-27 Food Education Fellowship -- applications are open now through May 25. Learn more and apply today at www.pilotlightchefs.org 🤗

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This Teacher Appreciation Week, we`re celebrating all the educators who make Pilot Light possible for their students every day. Thank you to the nearly 700 educators who have implemented our Food Education resources in their classrooms over the past 16 years - you are the reason Pilot Light continues to thrive and reach thousands of students all across the country!

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