Welcome to Pilot Light’s Feeding Minds blog! Here, we get to tell the story of Food Education through in-depth stories from our classrooms, partnership spotlights, new program announcements, and opinion pieces from guest authors and the Pilot Light team. Join us in exploring the power of food to connect, excite, and empower us to build a better future together.
March 29, 2022
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Chef Demo: Food, Culture and Mental Health
Creating Impact through a Chef Demo Charlotte, NC teacher (and Pilot Light Food Education Fellow) Ashley Sandoval hosted a magical event for her 9th grade Holistic Fitness students by using Pilot Light’s framework to create a food-based lesson. Her students are learning about food cultures that reflect their own identities and making connections with chefs
Read More >>February 24, 2022
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Partnership Spotlight: Baltimore City Public Schools Farm to School Program
“I would love to have my students realize: …how food will affect their overall health – bodies/minds/teeth/energy …how to make better choices when surrounded by unhealthy options. …where their food comes from. …how we use food to bring people/communities together and learn from one another. I feel Pilot Light would be great to use in
Read More >>January 27, 2022
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Partnership Spotlight: Green City Market and Star Farm Chicago
All of the teachers in our 2021-22 Fellowship are working with community partners to create an impact through food education. Ms. Kaley Relaz (ELA & Math for Diverse Learners, Chicago) recently collaborated with Star Farm Chicago and Green City Market to develop a lesson on life skills. Ms. Relaz’s classes were all scheduled to observe as Chef Rocio
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Founding Chef Paul Kahan on WGN
On Wednesday, January 26th, WGN’s Midday segment featured one of our founding chefs, Paul Kahan. Watch as Paul shows the host how to shuck oysters while talking to him about Pilot Light, food education and the Charity Shuck Off, which will be held at The Publican on February 2nd (2/2/22!).
Read More >>January 26, 2022
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Supporter Spotlight: Frank Mahoney
We’re continuing to highlight the incredible folx who support Pilot Light with their time and energy on our all our boards: Board of Directors, Advisory, Development, and Young Professional. We are so grateful for their dedication and passion for food education day in and day out! Featured today on our Feeding Minds Blog is a
Read More >>December 2, 2021
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From our table to yours: Hanukkah Latkes
In the spirit of Hanukkah, we’re sharing a delicious recipe for latkes from one of our Directors, Leah Gordon. Leah told us that she usually makes them “by feel” but agreed to put it to paper for Pilot Light! Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating! — Leah Gordon’s Hanukkah Latkes Ingredients: -4 medium Russet Potatoes -1
Read More >>November 18, 2021
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Supporter Spotlight: Carolyn Sutter
This fall, we’re continuing to highlight the incredible people who support Pilot Light with their time and energy on our Advisory, Development, and Associate Boards! We are so grateful for their dedication and passion for food education day in and day out! Featured today on our Feeding Minds Blog is Carolyn Sutter of our Associate
Read More >>October 11, 2021
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Announcing FOOD THOUGHTS – Videos from WTTW and Pilot Light for Kids & Families
Healthy eating and food education are essential to preparing the very youngest members of our community for school and life. As children head back to school, Pilot Light and WTTW announce the launch of FOOD THOUGHTS, a new animated seven-part series of one-minute videos that will debut on WTTW on Monday, October 11 across the Chicago
Read More >>September 16, 2021
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Community Partner Spotlight: Feeding America’s Amirio Freeman & Corey Malone-Smolla
In a country where many people hope we are nearing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to keep in mind those who are still reeling from the effects of the ongoing dual public health and economic crises. This Hunger Action Month, we are reflecting on the work of our friends at Feeding
Read More >>July 30, 2021
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Chef Wood Porter joins students and families at Chalmers Elementary for a virtual, educational cooking demo!
As an organization founded by chefs, it’s always been at the heart of what we do to provide opportunities for local chefs to partner with teachers to share their love and knowledge of food with students. This past year during the pandemic, we continued to connect chefs with teachers so that they could lead cooking demonstrations and experiences
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