Pilot Light

Pilot Light is a Chicago chef-founded Food Education nonprofit that partners with educators to bring food into everyday classroom learning.

05/27/2026

We love seeing love for farmer's markets blossoming as a result of Pilot Light lessons! People of all ages benefit from visits to their local farmer's market - where are you shopping this summer?

05/23/2026

Save the date! 📝 Monday, June 22 at 7pm — grab your friends and thinking caps for a fun-filled TRIVIA NIGHT in support of Pilot Light presented by Quiz for a Cause!

They’ll be great drinks, delicious food, a cash 💵 prize, and more fun-raising opportunities to support Pilot Light classrooms! Be sure to arrive early to grab a seat!

05/23/2026

⭐ Only a few days left to apply for the 2026-27 Food Education Fellowship! Applications and administrator approval forms are due Monday, May 25th. Visit pilotlightchefs.org for more information about how you can bring Food Education to your classroom next school year - and get paid doing it!