Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.
See the Impact
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!
Your gift in any amount supports Food Education in classrooms and communities throughout the year.
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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!
Are you brave enough to take the TRY IT CHALLENGE? 🫣 🍽️
Pilot Light staffer Lily and Pilot Light supporter Rachel team up to kick off the TRY IT CHALLENGE with eggs 🍳 and bell peppers 🫑
@jasonhammel @chandra.garcia @goatboyintl you’re up next!!! You have 1 week to try something you don’t like, record your honest reaction, and post your video tagging 3 other friends to take the challenge!
JOIN THE CHALLENGE:
😋 Pick Your Food: Do you hate mushrooms? Get the ick from okra? Grossed out by tofu? Maybe you just need to TRY IT!
Pro Tip: Ask a friend or family member to prepare their favorite version of the food you pick to make the sampling even more fun OR visit a local restaurant with your “Try It” item on the menu and order it from a professional!
😋 Record Your Reaction: Make a video (short or long, whatever fits your style) recording your honest reaction to trying the food you picked. You don’t have to like it, but try to keep an open mind while you TRY IT – you might be surprised!
😋 Share Your Video: Don’t forget to tag us @pilotlightchefs AND be sure to tag at least 3 friends to take the challenge next!
Bonus: Visit our website www.pilotlightchefs.org and download the digital “I Tried It!” Sticker to add to your video!
The TRY IT CHALLENGE is all about having fun, trying new things, and raising awareness for Pilot Light’s mission to bring hands-on Food Education into classrooms across the country. Learn more and get involved at www.pilotlightchefs.org 💚
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“It’s not just that students are learning about food or a culture through food, it is that they are learning about the world through food. Pilot Light’s Food Education Standards invite educational experiences that prompt reflection, spark curiosity, and develop personal connection. Whether they are visiting a local museum or recording oral histories, these standards will get students (plus, educators, families, and community members) excited about learning!” -Rachel Waugh, @museumfoodculture
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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