Food Education is a vital part of students' development.

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
A member of the Pilot Light team works with elementary students during a special activity day.
Interested in Food Education? We're Hiring!

Pilot Light is growing! We’re looking for a series of passionate individuals experience in Human Resources and Program Management to join our team of food lovers. Explore the open positions and apply today!

Open Positions

Photo showing an example of a luxury beach vacation location. This demonstrates an example of the prize for the Pilot Light spring vacation Wanna Getaway raffle, available to Chicago and Illinois residents 18 years of age or older.
WIN a luxury vacay in our Wanna Getaway Raffle!

Now through Friday, March 21st, Illinois residents can enter to win Pilot Light’s Wanna Getaway luxury vacation raffle! All proceeds benefit our Food Education programs in classrooms nationwide. 

Learn More + Enter Now!

 

How you can support:

  • Donate
  • Share our Resources
  • Stay in Touch
  • Join our Team

Pilot Light has resources for educators, community members, and parents:

Highly motivated PreK–12 educators in the United States with an interest in implementing Pilot Light Food Education lessons consistently in their virtual and/or in-person classrooms are encouraged to learn more and apply for our Food Education Fellowship each spring.

Learn More

Educators, caregivers, and young people can also check out our free library of classroom-based and eLearning lessons, videos, and recipes, as well as advocacy lessons to bring Food Education anywhere!

Visit the Food Education Center

We host professional development aligned to state standards and our own Food Education Standards. Stay tuned to our Calendar for upcoming events!

Learn about the Food Education Standards here

We want to connect and collaborate with you! Want to know the latest from us, both inside the classroom and beyond?

We welcome you to sign up for our newsletter, contact us, and check out our blog!

Stay connected

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Food Education and creating impact through our programs to join our team! 

Careers Page

Food Education Standards

Our Food Education Standards are the first of their kind: a national, cohesive model designed by teachers and for teachers who integrate Food Education in their everyday classroom lessons in subjects such as Math, Reading, History, Science, and beyond.

Learn More

Our impact is measurable and growing. Help us expand our reach.

Our Impact

We've learned from past efforts and improved upon other approaches.

Our Difference

Meet the team that supports our Pilot Light teachers and students.

Our Team

News

Photo showing an example of a luxury beach vacation location. This demonstrates an example of the prize for the Pilot Light spring vacation Wanna Getaway raffle, available to Chicago and Illinois residents 18 years of age or older.

Spring Vacation, Chicago! Illinois residents eligible to WIN this nonprofit raffle

Read More

Instagram

🏖️ LAST CHANCE! The Wanna Getaway Raffle closes this Friday, March 21st at 12 PM Noon! 🏖️

Enter our spring vacation raffle TODAY to win your chance to jetset with a travel partner to a luxury resort in the winner’s choice of either Punta Cana, Dominican Republic or Cancun, Mexico!

🏝️ CONTEST DETAILS 🏝️
☀️ Enter to win a five-night luxury vacation to the sunny beaches of either Punta Cana, Dominican Republic or Cancun, Mexico for 2!
☀️ 2 entries = $25 | 10 entries = $100
☀️Illinois residents 18 years or older eligible to participate
☀️ Contest ends at 12 PM noon on Friday, March 21st, 2025

🍽️ All proceeds from the Wanna Getaway raffle will help support Pilot Light’s mission to bring vitally important hands-on Food Education experiences to thousands of students across the country! Thank you for playing with us!

See contest website for more info and to purchase tickets! L!nk in the usual place ✈️

#beachvacation #pilotlightchefs #nonprofitfundraiser #nonprofitfundraisers #illinois #raffle #springvacation #illinoisresidents #vacation #contest #raffles #dancing #beach #resorts #luxuryvacation #luxury #nonprofitlife #entertowin #win #competition #instagood
...

12 0
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Follow Us

Donate to Pilot Light