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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We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Food Education and creating impact through our programs to join our team!
Nov
6
Pilot Light Gala 2026: Feed Your Mind
6:00 PMRockwell on the River (3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618)
We`re gearing up to welcome this year`s educators to the Pilot Light Food Education Fellowship next week and we can`t wait to get to know the new members of the 2026-27 teaching cohort! The Food Education Fellowship gives educators everything they need to incorporate Food Education into their teaching practice, making a measurable impact on students` experiences and lives. Since its founding in 2019, we`ve heard from countless alumni that the Fellowship has made a measurable, meaningful impact not just on their students` lives, but on their professional trajectories. We are proud to serve our community of educators everyday!
Fellows - we can`t wait to meet you all next week!