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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Don’t miss your chance to experience a one-of-a-kind meal from Chicago’s top chefs from Daisies, Kasama, Bocadillo Market, and more in support of Pilot Light classrooms. The annual FEED YOUR MIND Gala is an extraordinary opportunity to experience the city’s top cuisines and give back to your community. Tickets are going fast – get yours today!
Explore the NEW AgEd (Agriculture Education) & Advocacy lesson plans on the Food Education Center!
Available for grades 6-8: designed to align with Pilot Light’s Food Education Standards and NGSS standards. Originally funded by grant through the USDA’s National Institute for Food & Agriculture Food and Service Learning Program.
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!
💐Sending lots of love to our partners and #FeedYourMind Gala Front of House sponsors @dnoproduce & @freshealthproduce! We count ourselves lucky to have you as our partners in all things SnackTime Explorers and are honored to work alongside you on our joint White House Commitment to expand SnackTime Explorers to all FFVP schools nationwide! The fact that you have gone above and beyond this year by sponsoring our gala, in addition to this partnership, is simply incredible. We can't wait to celebrate with you on November 1st!
🍽️ Don’t forget — tickets for the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala are still on sale! 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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The classroom that snacks together, cracks smiles together! 🍓😁🫐
These SnackTime Explorers were all smiles as they tried an FFVP berry mix from our partners at @freshealthproduce - what are your favorite fruits and veggies to snack on with friends?
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