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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Introducing: Food Education in Action Week 2026!
WHEN: October 5-9, 2026
WHAT: A week of action bringing Food Education to your school community!
HOW: A set of new lesson plans and activities from Pilot Light and our fabulous team of partner organizations!
Get the full set of lessons + activities and register for our kickoff webinar on Sept. 28th for a deep dive into these new resources for teachers and caregivers of PreK-12 students!
FOOD ED IN ACTION WEEK PARTNERS:
Monday - Literacy @readerstoeaters
Tuesday - Health @wellnessintheschools
Wednesday - Math @gobeyondhunger
Thursday - Science @world_wildlife @foodwastewarriors
Friday - Food Ed. Palooza! Pick from the previous days’ lessons OR Pilot Light’s 130+ FREE lesson plans on our Food Education Center!
Learn more and register now at www.foodedinactionweek.org! 💪
A Taste of What’s to Come ✨
We’re thrilled to introduce the three incredible dessert chefs joining us for this year’s Feed Your Mind Gala! They’re concocting some unbelievably delicious sweets that will cap off your one of a kind, chef prepared table-side meal!
Swipe to meet the dessert chef team ➡️ and don’t forget to get your FEED YOUR MIND GALA tickets while you can at feedyourmindgala.org ✨
Courtney Kenyon, Obelix & Le Bouchon
Meet Courtney Kenyon, Executive Pastry Chef and the creative talent behind some of the sweetest moments at two beloved Chicago restaurants, Obélix and Le Bouchon ✨🍰
We’re thrilled to welcome Courtney as part of this year’s incredible culinary team for the Pilot Light Feed Your Mind Gala!
As a pastry chef, Courtney brings creativity, precision, and a deep appreciation for the art of dessert to her work. From the refined, contemporary French experience at Obélix to the warm, timeless charm of Le Bouchon, she brings thoughtful and memorable sweet creations to each restaurant’s distinct dining experience.
For this year’s Feed Your Mind Gala, Courtney will be bringing her talents to the dessert table, creating something sweet and special for our guests to enjoy as we celebrate an incredible evening in support of Pilot Light and its mission to empower the next generation through food education.
We can’t wait to end the night on a sweet note! 🍰✨
Tickets are on sale now at feedyourmindgala.org!
Jorge Kauam, Chocolates by JK
Meet Jorge Kauam, the creative talent behind Chocolate JK 🍫✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Jorge to this year’s Pilot Light Feed Your Mind Gala, where he’ll be bringing his passion, artistry, and love for all things chocolate to create a sweet ending to an unforgettable evening.
Through Chocolate JK, Jorge transforms chocolate into an experience—combining creativity, craftsmanship, and beautiful presentation to create desserts that are just as stunning as they are delicious. His work is a celebration of the artistry behind pastry and the joy that comes from sharing something sweet with others.
For this year’s Gala, Jorge will be providing special desserts for our guests to enjoy throughout the evening, joining an incredi
