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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We are thrilled to announce that Antoni Porowski will host our annual FEED YOUR MIND Gala this Nov. 1st! Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the city’s top cuisines and give back to your community. Tickets are going fast – get yours today!
We are proud to announce the first ever Food Education in Action Week this October!
Take action and share your Food Education story by amplifying your work in the classroom with your school community. There’s lots of ways to get involved and help Pilot Light share the importance of Food Education in the classroom with a larger audience.
Your gift in any amount supports Food Education in classrooms and communities throughout the year.
If your company matches gifts to nonprofits like Pilot Light, here are easy instructions on how to double the impact of your gift. We also have instructions on how to make a gift of stock.
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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!
💚 Food is a fantastic way to learn about the beautiful diversity of world cultures! One Pilot Light teacher, Resilda N., ended her Fellowship year with an International Food Week where her third grade class learned about -- and got to taste! -- traditional foods from all over the world including Puerto Rico, Ghana, Greece, China, Japan, the Bahamas, and more!
🗺️ "Students were very skeptical to try some of the foods because of how it looked or how it smelled. It wasn't appealing to them, but they tried it and absolutely loved it. They were so surprised. [I listened] to the conversations the kids had when it came to comparing different foods to foods that they had tasted. One student said: "My mom sautés spinach at home, This tastes better with the cheese and I actually can eat the spinach." It was interested to hear how the kids were making those connections. People from different cultures use the same foods or ingredients but can cook it completely differently. It was very nice to see and hear the conversations and connections that students across all grade levels were making. They realized that everything connects back to food!." -Pilot Light 22-23 Food Education Fellow Resilda N.
Food is a powerful way to build cross-cultural connections and understanding. What's your favorite international cuisine?
✨ Want to support Food Education projects like this one? There's still time to supportour annual Feed Your Mind Gala in Chicago this Nov. 1st, or participate in our silent auction virtually through 11/01/24 at 9:45 PM CT. This annual fundraiser helps fuel our mission all year round - you don't want to miss it! Tickets, silent auction and more info at: aesbid.com/ELP/PLC24/ (link in the usual place)
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💐Thank you to the incredible team at @Hawksmoorchicago for supporting our mission by sponsoring the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala and donating a portion of your proceeds from different menu items throughout the year! We also are excited to welcome Executive Chef Phillip Branch @phill6284 to our festivities this year as a Guest Chef. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your community with open arms this year – we are very grateful to have you in our corner!
🍽️ Hungry for more? Join us at the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala on Nov. 1! Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind evening in support of Food Education. Get your tickets today while you still can at the link in our bio!
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![💚 Food is a fantastic way to learn about the beautiful diversity of world cultures! One Pilot Light teacher, Resilda N., ended her Fellowship year with an International Food Week where her third grade class learned about -- and got to taste! -- traditional foods from all over the world including Puerto Rico, Ghana, Greece, China, Japan, the Bahamas, and more!
🗺️ "Students were very skeptical to try some of the foods because of how it looked or how it smelled. It wasn't appealing to them, but they tried it and absolutely loved it. They were so surprised. [I listened] to the conversations the kids had when it came to comparing different foods to foods that they had tasted. One student said: "My mom sautés spinach at home, This tastes better with the cheese and I actually can eat the spinach." It was interested to hear how the kids were making those connections. People from different cultures use the same foods or ingredients but can cook it completely differently. It was very nice to see and hear the conversations and connections that students across all grade levels were making. They realized that everything connects back to food!." -Pilot Light 22-23 Food Education Fellow Resilda N.
Food is a powerful way to build cross-cultural connections and understanding. What's your favorite international cuisine?
✨ Want to support Food Education projects like this one? There's still time to supportour annual Feed Your Mind Gala in Chicago this Nov. 1st, or participate in our silent auction virtually through 11/01/24 at 9:45 PM CT. This annual fundraiser helps fuel our mission all year round - you don't want to miss it! Tickets, silent auction and more info at: aesbid.com/ELP/PLC24/ (link in the usual place)
#foodeducation #internationalfoods #teacherquotes #elementaryschoolteacher #elementaryschoolstudents #foodlessons #internationalcuisine #foodconnectsus #foodeducatesus #worldcultures #elementaryschool #elementaryteacher #nonprofitsupport](https://pilotlightchefs.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
