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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Please consider supporting Pilot Light in the new year so that we might continue to support young people as they learn and advocate for informed choices by bridging the lessons they learn in their classrooms to the foods on their lunch trays, at home, and in their communities.
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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!
Available positions: Program Associate
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Pilot Light Gala 2023 “Feed Your Mind”
Venue West (221 N. Paulina St) in West Loop/West Town
It's #WorldWaterDay23! Established by the UN in 1993, this day brings awareness & inspires advocacy around fresh water & access around the world. Today, we're taking inspiration from these high school special education students in Northampton, MA: along with their teacher, Pilot Light Fellow Amy S., these students were able to reduce their use of disposable water cups at their school by more than half! They also received assistance from @kleankanteen to secure reusable water bottles they can use on a daily basis. How do you plan to observe World Water Day? @un_water
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Are you a brussels sprout lover or defector? Your answer may depend on your genetic makeup!
Food Education Fellow Anthony S. recently had his 7th grade science students put this controversial topic to the test: through a series of in-class PTC testing, students discovered that 80% of their class were genetically predisposed to easily tasting bitterness, meaning that 20% are resistant to the same flavor profile. However, after preparing their brussels sprouts with garlic & a drizzle of soy sauce, almost 100% of the same testing group enjoyed the dish! It all goes to show - your ingredients truly make or break your dish's success. Great job, Anthony!
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