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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This Giving Season, we’re thrilled to announce our new Five-Year Strategic Plan: a path forward towards making Food Education for All a reality. Read the full strategic plan – and discover how you can help make it happen – today!
Fueling Teachers, Empowering Students
Your tax-deductible donation to Pilot Light helps fuel hands-on Food Education for students across the country. When you give to Pilot Light, you give a healthier, more sustainable food system future for us all.
Your gift in any amount supports Food Education in classrooms and communities throughout the year.
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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!
🌟The first Fellow Friday spotlight of the year is on: Ms. DePaolo!
🏫 Ms. DePaolo has been teaching for 3 years. They first became interested in the Pilot Light Fellowship when their Assistant Principal, a fellow Pilot Light alumni, referred this program. They are looking forward to collaborating with other teachers on how to provide food education in different ways and strengthening their teaching skills to implement meaningful food education during their time as a Fellow. She works with 6-8th grade students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. She wants to provide effective food education to help develop her students’ cooking skills and food knowledge plus independence in making food decisions. Through food education, she hopes to provide inclusive opportunities for her students and the general education students to build a welcoming community through food and cooking.
💚A Favorite Food Memory or Recipe:
"One of my favorite food memories comes from growing up in a big Italian family, where Christmas Eve is our most cherished holiday. It’s the one night of the year when we come together to cook and bake the special recipes that have been passed down through generations — dishes we only make on this night. The kitchen is always full of laughter, tradition, and the comforting aroma of familiar foods. Cooking together isn’t just about the meal — it’s how we connect, celebrate our roots, and create lasting memories as a family."
🍴What I`m Most Excited about as a Fellow:
"I’m excited for the Food Education Fellowship because it gives me the opportunity to deepen our cooking lessons and explore new, creative ways to provide food education to my students. I’m also looking forward to connecting and collaborating with fellow educators who share the same passion for teaching through food."
Thank you so much for being a part of Pilot Light, Ms. DePaolo!👏
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"Food education is culture and literacy education." -Pilot Light Educator Qiong C.
It`s not too late to show your support for Food Education this giving season! Your gift helps more students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain access to hands-on Food Education. Here`s how far your gift will go:
💚 $50 can help teachers buy food-focused books for their classroom.
💚 $100 can help one educator buy food and supplies at the grocery store for a hands-on cooking lesson.
💚 $250 can help pay for a chef to visit a classroom, creating unforgettable memories for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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