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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Applications are now open for the first SnackTime Explorers teaching cohort of 2025! Teachers in select school districts are eligible to be a part of this incredible program. Click here to start your application today – due September 26th.
New and improved Food Education Standards for your classroom.
After 5 years of seeing the Food Education Standards used in schools across the country, we’ve updated them to add new competencies, PreK standards, and more.
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!
Nov
7
Pilot Light Gala 2025: Feed Your Mind
6:00-10:00 PMRockwell on the River (3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618)
Want to make a difference in schools this year? Donate to Pilot Light to ensure that every teacher has the resources they need to bring hands-on Food Education to their students.
Our programs are offered at zero cost to teachers, providing them with the training and resources they need to bring culturally relevant, engaging Food Education experiences to their students throughout the school year. Show your support for students` futures by donating today on our website: www.pilotlightchefs.org! 🫐
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Thanks again to the incredible team @hoosiermamapie for creating this special box of mini-pies for last Sunday’s screening of WAITRESS at @musicboxchicago! We had an absolute blast at this special screening of a 35 mm archival print of Adrienne Shelly’s heartfelt film about love, resilience, and, of course, pie. 🥧 Thank you to the teams at Hoosier Mama and The Music Box for making this day possible!
PIES PICTURED: TOP LEFT TO RIGHT
🥧 “I Was Feelin’ Salty but Then I Ate Some Chocolate” Pie - A chocolate cookie crumb shell filled with chocolate chess pie swirled with salted caramel
🥧 “We Love Our Farmers Because They Grow Yummy Food and Care for the Land” Pie - A medley of the best fruit of the season from Ellis Family Farm, Mick Klug Farms and Nichols Farm and Orchard baked in our all butter pie crust and topped with a brown sugar oatmeal crumble featuring stone ground oats from Severson Farms.
🥧”Let’s All Go To the Lobby and Get Ourselves a Treat” Pie - A kettle corn pie that can’t be beat!
🥧 “Lemonade on a Hot Chicago Day” Pie - A refreshing blueberry lemonade curd baked in a graham cracker crumb shell
Photo by @mardergolem
