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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We’re thrilled to announce our new Five-Year Strategic Plan: a path forward towards making Food Education for All a reality. Read the full strategic plan – and discover how you can help make it happen – today!
Every student deserves access to hands-on Food Education. Now, you can discover the incredible impact of your support by reading our latest Impact Report. Learn how Pilot Light teachers and students are creating a better food system future everyday!
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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!
⭐ Today`s Fellow Friday spotlight is on: Felicia C.!
🌱 Felicia is a member of the first "Feeding Futures" 2-year teaching cohort, a group of educators dedicated to bringing food and agriculture education to students across the state of Illinois. Currently, the Feeding Futures fellows are working on designing a new curriculum grounded in Pilot Light`s Food Education Standards that will offer students a comprehensive understanding of food, agriculture, and career pathways in these fields.
📣Felicia`s Experience:
“Watching the students grow for this experience was the most exciting part of this program. When I first started this program with them they had no idea where their favorite food came from. They did not know if it was processed, did it grow for the earth, or even what culture/regions of the world it came from. As the weeks continued and they began to ask more questions and wanted to learn about different things they began to discuss what we talked about and what they learned in the classes with their family. Some even tried a few of the recipes at home. They now ask for healthier snacks and enjoy them. They are trying new vegetables in the lunchroom and explaining to the other student why they should try them as well."
👏Thank you for being a part of our community, Felicia!
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“Pilot Light’s updated Food Education Standards will go a long way in supporting children’s connection to food in a way that uplifts their identity, fosters new experiences, and encourages curiosity. We are excited to see educators, students, and families use this updated resource since food is so central to people’s lives.” -Renee Marcoux, @syrfoodalliance
You can access the full Food Education Standards guide anytime on our website, www.pilotlightchefs.org. This guide, updated in 2025 for greater Food Education access, is the go-to resource for any educator or caregiver looking to enrich their students’ development through Food Education. Every student deserves access to hands-on Food Education. Get started today!
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