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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“The idea behind Pilot Light isn’t: do things this way. It’s: Learn. Get excited. And take that with you.” 
-Pilot Light Fellowship Alum Bryan Soto
 
READ the full collection of data and stories from our classrooms in the 2022-23 school year to see the impact of Food Education on students, teachers, and communities. 
 
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SnackTime Explorers is Expanding!

We are thrilled to announce that through the support of The Savage Family Office, our plan to expand SnackTime Explorers to 2.7 million students has been officially accepted by The White House!

Visit www.snacktimeexplorers.org for more info and fill out our interest form to help us start making this commitment a reality! 

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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

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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

Our Food Education Standards are the first of their kind: a national, cohesive model designed by teachers and for teachers who integrate Food Education in their everyday classroom lessons in subjects such as Math, Reading, History, Science, and beyond.

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Our Impact

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Apr
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Food Education Demo at Brushwood Center

4:30-6:00 PM CST

Brushwood Center, 21850 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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An elementary school teacher hands out sweet pepper FFVP snacks to her room of SnackTime Explorers students.

SnackTime Explorers Expansion Commitment accepted by The White House!

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Calling teachers in Illinois!

Are you curious about how Food Education works in the classroom? Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd @brushwoodcenter for an interactive Food Ed. lesson from Caramel HS teacher Billy Moore, light bites, and the opportunity to meet with the Pilot Light team to hear stories from classrooms and ask questions about the Food Education Fellowship and the application process. Please RSVP so we can have an accurate headcount - we’re excited to meet you! Link in the usual place.
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