We support and center students 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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Join us 10/21 5-8pm at The Charleston Bar!
Come connect with the Pilot Light YPB and learn about Pilot Light programming, the upcoming Gala, and ways to get involved! We’ll have a speciality fall cocktail, delicious tapas from Bocadillo Market, and amazing raffle prizes! Entry is free – donations and raffle proceeds will support food education programming
We partnered with WTTW to launch Food Thoughts, a new animated seven-part series of one-minute videos that debut on October 11! New episodes will air throughout the WTTW Kids lineup each week through the week of November 15.
Hosted by Pilot Light’s own puppy chef, “Puprika,” each Food Thoughts episode is based on one of Pilot Light’s Food Education Standards.
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Aqeel and Arshiya recall their early experiences growing up in India. Most of the food they ate was locally sourced fresh food and wanted to bring that to the United States. However, they remembered how difficult it was to compete against food industry giants that marketed convenient yet unhealthy options. To change this, and even better, to highlight the benefits of adopting locally sourced, clean ingredients, and sustainably grown food, Aqeel and Arshiya started to work with organizations like Pilot Light to bring food education to youth! Be sure to check out our Instagram Live interview with @verzenaychicago on our page!
And, we have just a few tickets left for you to join us in-person on 11/5 for an incredible dinner featuring @verzenaychicago and more! Go to the link in our bio to register.
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There’s just 48 hours left to order charcuterie, pastries, and cocktails to enjoy at home with this year’s Pilot Light Gala on 11/5!
Don’t miss your chance to order a delicious charcuterie board from @chefjamesmartin from @bocadillomarket with Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, Sobrassada Goat cheese, piquillo peppers, citrus & nora pepper marinated olives, smoked apple butter, Andalucia spiced marcona almonds, picos & crostinisSerrano Ham, Manchego cheese, Sobrassada Goat cheese, piquillo peppers, citrus & nora pepper marinated olives, smoked apple butter, Andalucia spiced marcona almonds, picos & crostinis.
Pair it with unbelievably delicious pastries from @leighomilinsky and @nna_posey.
And--11/5 is a Friday night and you’ll be ready for a cocktail! Get your kit to make a “Shine a Light" Negroni at home from @matthias1966 @billysundaychicago! You’ll be ready to join us during the gala pre-show to see Matthias and @belinda_chicago change make this delicious drink!
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