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.

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Antoni Porowski joins the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala!

We are thrilled to announce that Antoni Porowski will host our annual FEED YOUR MIND Gala this Nov. 1st! Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the city’s top cuisines and give back to your community. Tickets are going fast – get yours today! 

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Food Education in Action Week is this October!

We are proud to announce the first ever Food Education in Action Week this October!

Take action and share your Food Education story by amplifying your work in the classroom with your school community. There’s lots of ways to get involved and help Pilot Light share the importance of Food Education in the classroom with a larger audience.

Learn more and take action today!

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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.

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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

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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! 

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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.

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Students participate in Food Education in Action week by harvesting potatoes to donate to their community's local food bank.

Teachers take action for Food Education in Action Week!

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🥂 The 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala is TONIGHT! We can’t wait to celebrate with you all very soon.

➡️ REMEMBER! Our virtual silent auction closes tonight at 9:45 PM CT - you do not have to be at the Gala to participate and win great prizes! Place your bids while you still can: https://aesbid.com/PLC24/#page=1 (🔗 in the usual place).

Some restrictions apply, see Gala website for details.

Photo by: Sandy Noto

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Happy Diwali! These 1st grade Pilot Light students celebrated by learning how to make a homemade mango lassi and the significance of milk in Hindu culture. How are you celebrating this week?

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