About the Food Education Center
For over 15 years, Pilot Light has partnered with educators to integrate food education across academic subjects, making learning more engaging, relevant, and memorable. The Food Education Center is Pilot Light’s digital hub for food education resources, designed to meet educators wherever they are in their journey.
What you’ll find here:
Free Resources
- 130+ classroom-ready lesson plans spanning PreK-12
- Family engagement activities for learning at home
- Professional development modules
- All organized by grade band, subject, and Food Education Standards
Professional Development Programs
- SnackTime Explorers (PreK-2)
- Classroom to Cafeteria (K-8)
- Cohort-based learning with comprehensive curriculum and ongoing support
Teacher Community
- Connect with educators nationwide
- Share adaptations and success stories
- Access exclusive resources for program participants
Food Education Resources for:
- Classroom teachers (PreK-12) seeking engaging, standards-aligned curriculum
- Families wanting to extend food education at home
- School garden coordinators connecting gardens to curriculum
- District administrators building comprehensive food education programs
- Nutrition educators, school wellness coordinators, and community partners
Watch the video below to hear more about the Pilot Light.
Welcome to Pilot Light
Pilot Light is a Chicago-founded, nationally operating nonprofit on a mission to make food education a cornerstone of PreK-12 learning. We believe every child deserves to understand where food comes from, how it nourishes their body, and how food connects to culture, community, and the planet. Our programs and lessons are designed to support educators as they integrate food education topics into everyday classroom learning.