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Common Threads Expands Digital Training Platform to Bring 23 Years of Nutrition Education Online, Launching September 15th
What Happens to 23 Years of Knowledge When You Put It Online? For more than two decades, much of Common Threads' work happened in a familiar place: a kitchen. Children chopped and measured. Educators demonstrated. Families cooked together. Recipes became a way to talk...
Cooking, Community, and Change: A Fellow’s Journey with Common Threads
Written By: Audrey Cesar I applied to the Emerson Fellowship because of my own experience with food insecurity and a deep desire to help combat hunger in the U.S. After graduating, I wasn’t looking for a traditional long-term role, I wanted space to learn, explore,...
Common Threads and Anahata Foundation Join Forces to Build Generational Health and Advance “Food As Medicine” in LA and NYC
February – Los Angeles, CA – Common Threads, a leading national nonprofit committed to fostering health and wellness through cooking and nutrition education, is proud to announce a transformative multi-year partnership with the Anahata Foundation, supported by a...
From a Simple Idea to Transformative Impact: Common Threads Celebrates 20 Years
Reflecting on the past two decades as the CEO and Founder of Common Threads, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and a profound sense of accomplishment. What began as a simple idea, a belief in the transformative power of food education, has evolved into a thriving...
Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Wondering why the food prices at your local grocery store have increased so much? Of course, one answer is that this is simply the result of inflation. However, that is not the entire reason. Learn what is really going on and how you can continue to prioritize your health in this new economy.
How to Keep your Kids Busy & Healthy this Summer
The summer is a great time to involve your children in the kitchen. New flavors and textures can give children a way to explore food while expanding their palates and exposing them to new foods and cooking skills. There are a multitude of ways to instill a love for food and foster creativity. Keep your children busy, engaged, and excited about cooking with these simple and fun food-related activities.
In the News
Café La Trova Team Feeds Families During Pandemic
(Miami New Times, 4/6/20)
Healthy Thanksgiving recipes with Tamron Hall
(Tamron Hall, 11/27/20)
Common Threads, Top Box, & Mariano's Partner for COVID-19 Relief
Chicago Food Magazine, 4/13/20
Cooking For Life
film from TakeCare, 2019
Run through the Fire
– an interview with CEO Linda Novick O’Keefe (BizCastHQ, 6/7/17)
U.S. senators should stop playing politics with America’s hungry children
(The Miami Herald, 7/23/20)
Common Threads Pittsburgh provides meal kits for the holidays
(WPXL NEWS, 12/20/20)
Common Threads: The Power of Using Food for Change and Education
(KitchenChat, 7/29/19)
Testimonials
Firstly, I would like to thank you all for providing a virtual Summer Cooking Camp. It was not just a cooking experience, Eliza learned yoga, all about what is a fruit and what is a vegetable. They also read, had drawing lessons, and learned about healthy eating. Eilza was able to follow the lessons without falling behind. As per Eliza, her experience was fun and exciting. She really enjoyed it. Eating healthy is a practice we implement at home. But she learned new things like mixing fruits and meat together. And everything was delicious. Eliza’s favorite part of the cooking lessons is creating new foods and learning how her plate should look- rainbow plate. Excellent! Eliza enjoyed using all the supplies that were sent for her to use. Overally as a parent I give your program a 10 out of 10. It was very informative and full of new experiences for my daughter. Thank you for this opportunity.
Mercedez Torres
This program is a phenomenal way for students to enjoy cooking and culture, while learning about making healthy lifestyle choices. At Colfax, we savor Common Threads as an integral after-school program for our students.
Casey Weiss
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami is thankful to have such a strong community partner in Common Threads. During the COVID-19 crisis, our Littles and their families did not have enough food to eat. Thanks to Common Threads, hot food to cover four days was secured from Cafe La Trova. In times of crisis, humanity and partnership always win!
Gale Nelson
Please know that the Carrie P. Meek family is truly grateful for the support that the Common Threads program is providing to our families. Without the Common Threads program, we would not be able to do this good deed! In addition, we thank all involved in making provisions to our families in the form of gift cards to support them during this unprecedented time. I am personally thankful and appreciative for your-in kind gift to our families in need.
Marchel Woods
My training as a chef gives me the platform to help others, which is why I work with Common Threads and other community organizations. “I knew I could not be on the sidelines wishing someone would help, and I am grateful to be part of the solution.
