Fueling Minds, Cultivating Change
United by a shared vision of creating a produce-positive environment for students, Pilot Light and DNO Produce joined hands to change the way students consume fresh fruits and vegetables in the country. The SnackTime Explorers program, an extraordinary collaboration, is meticulously crafted with students and educators in mind. Teachers receive a user-friendly framework to introduce a variety of fresh produce, while students enjoy a developmentally appropriate structure fostering self-awareness and social skills. This innovative program not only transforms the lunch tray but also empowers the next generation to make informed and healthy choices, creating a lasting impact on their well-being and the future of our communities.
Pilot Light: Teaching Through Food and About Food
Pilot Light is dedicated to empowering students to become informed and active members of the food system through comprehensive Food Education. The organization strives to build on student and teacher knowledge to empower young people to grow into their ability to be thoughtful and informed members of the food system. By trusting teachers to know their classrooms and communities best, they aim to ground Food Education in individual experience rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all relationship to food.
The organization envisions a world where knowledgeable and engaged changemakers promote an equitable, sustainable, and accessible food future.
DNO Produce: Nurturing Healthy Habits
DNO Produce is a leading bulk & fresh-cut produce wholesaler, committed to ensuring children, regardless of income or zip code, have early exposure to fresh produce. Their aim is to transform how the next generation consumes fresh fruits and vegetables in cafeterias, classrooms, and communities. Serving as a trusted partner for school districts and a federal contractor for the USDA DoD Fresh Program, they offer over 90 fresh, quality produce offerings in kid-friendly cuts, paired with engaging educational materials. Their goal is to make healthy easy, providing ongoing expertise, impeccable product quality, and a spirit of enthusiasm in every interaction.
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