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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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.
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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Nov
6
Pilot Light Gala 2026: Feed Your Mind
6:00 PMRockwell on the River (3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618)
Food Education inspires students to try new things, reduce waste, and get hands-on with their learning. Our SnackTime Explorers program enhances the @usdagov "Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program" (FFVP) to add an educational element to classroom snack time, inviting students to explore the exciting world of fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more about this exciting collaboration with @dnoproduce @freshealthproduce on our website: www.snacktimeexplorers.org!
TEACHER TESTIMONIAL:
"The amount of students who threw away [FFVP] samples significantly decreased as a result of the program. All students were willing to try and most students would eat all of their sample." -SnackTime Explorers Teacher
Photo provided by DNO Produce