🌽🍅 Happy National Farmers Market Week! 🥕🍇 We’re thrilled to celebrate with you at Plant Chicago’s Farmers Market! 🎉 Join us every third Saturday of the month as Common Threads brings you fresh, fun, and flavorful cooking demos right from the heart . 👩🍳 Supporting farmers and local produce is vital for a thriving community. By choosing local, we not only enjoy fresher, tastier food but also strengthen our local economy and reduce our environmental footprint. Every purchase helps local farmers sustain their livelihoods and promotes sustainable farming practices. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with the people growing our food and to nurture a healthier, more resilient food system. Get inspired by seasonal flavors, learn new recipes, and celebrate the rich bounty of our local farms. See you at the market! #FarmersMarketWeek #CommonThreads #PlantChicago #SupportLocal #FarmFresh #CookingDemos #HealthyEating #CookingForLife🌱💚
Common Threads
Non-profit Organizations
Austin, Texas 3,012 followers
Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children & families cooking & nutrition education. #CookingForLife
About us
Common Threads is a national nonprofit that champions improved community health through the power of nutrition and food.
- Website
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http://www.commonthreads.org
External link for Common Threads
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Nutrition Education, Preventative Health, and Cooking
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Austin, Texas 78746, US
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1 Edgewater St
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New York, New York 10305, US
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2904 Floyd St
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Dallas, Texas 75204, US
Employees at Common Threads
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Denise Jones-Chu
Hello Beautiful Sewing & Design Inc
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Linda Novick O'Keefe
Founding Chief Executive Officer | Board Member | Non-Profit Leadership
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Raeanne Sarazen, MA, RD
Food and Nutrition Expert (Registered Dietitian and Chef)
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Kathie Lee
CEO/Board Member-For Profit and Non-Profit/Executive - Business Consultant
Updates
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce a powerful partnership between Common Threads and Superior HealthPlan! 🙌 Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Superior HealthPlan, we're set to distribute 150 fresh, locally sourced produce boxes to families in need. 🥕🍎🥦 These boxes will provide a week's worth of organic fruits and veggies for a family of four, directly impacting around 600 children and families in El Paso. 🌟 Plus, they’ll be a part of our nutrition education and culinary skills programs, equipping families with the knowledge to make healthy choices. On Thursday, July 24, we celebrated this partnership with a special presentation of the check from Superior HealthPlan to our El Paso Program Manager, Victoria Aragon. This collaboration was a significant step toward enhancing food and nutrition security and bridging health disparities in our community. 💪❤️ Together, we’re making a difference—one produce box at a time! 🌍✨ #CommonThreads #SuperiorHealthPlan #CommunityImpact #NutritionEducation #HealthyEating #ElPaso #FoodSecurity
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🎒📚 As back-to-school season kicks off, let’s fuel our kids' success with more than just pencils and notebooks! 🌟 Support nutrition education in schools to ensure every child learns the importance of healthy eating habits. 🍎🥦 From balanced meals to making informed food choices, let’s give our kids the tools they need to thrive in and out of the classroom. 🍽️ ✨ Donate to the link in our bio! #BackToSchool #NutritionEducation #HealthyKids #FuelForSuccess #NutritionChampion #CommonThreads
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Yesterday, Common Threads CEO and Co-Founder Linda Novick O'Keefe participated in a riveting discussion called "Making Healthy Choices Easy for Patients and Consumers" at the Food as Medicine Summit alongside Krista Yoder, MPH, RD, PMP, PBA, FAND Kerry Hackworth MS RD LDN Scarlet Soriano and Jillian Griffith, MSPH, RDN,LDN! Thank you all those who came out! We hope to see you all again soon 🤗
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This week, Common Threads teamed up with our partners at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield /Elevance Health, iHeartMedia, and the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) for an exciting, jam-packed two days at College Park Elementary School in Atlanta! 🎉 We had an incredible time working with students, families, and staff through cooking activities and nutrition education programs. The students cooked up some yummy treats in our Small Bites and A Taste of College Park programs👩🍳, while lucky 5th graders enjoyed our "Manners Matter" program focusing on dining etiquette at the Georgia International Convention Center. Huge thanks to our partners and the dedicated Common Threads team for making this event possible! 🙌 #NutritionEducation #CommunityPartnerships #FoodIsMedicine
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We're incredibly grateful for the support of our partners – Elevance Health/ Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, iHeartMedia, and the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)! 🌟 Without them, we wouldn't be able to bring impactful programs to life, making a difference in nutrition education nationwide. Their unwavering dedication fuels our mission, and we're privileged to have such remarkable partners on our side. Thank you for your continued collaboration and commitment!
This week rounded out our second year of Common Threads programming that provided students, families and staff with cooking and nutrition education at College Park Elementary School in Atlanta. The school’s 5th graders took a field trip to the Georgia International Convention Center, where they were treated to a multi-course meal as part of the “Manners Matter” interactive experience focused on teaching basic etiquette and the importance of not only enjoying a meal, but also the company dining with you. And, last night’s Taste of College Park event showcased the healthy snacks that students learned how to make through Common Thread’s Small Bites program. This was true partnership at work with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, iHeartMedia, Common Threads and Atlanta Dream WNBA to help improve the health of our communities.
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Happy Taco Tuesday, everyone! 🌮 🎉 Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies with Chef Eduardo Garcia. It was an incredible experience witnessing the students prepare delicious Common Threads fish tacos, Spanish brown rice, and chocolate chip hummus. Check out our visit to see the amazing culinary skills and creativity in action!
Common Threads Kitchen Clinic at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies LS-2024-46
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What a great way to enjoy a beautiful SoCal day! 🌞 We are honored to have been part of a special United States Department of Agriculture event at Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet, where we had the privilege of hearing from esteemed guests dedicated to enhancing child nutrition in the US. From USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack to California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Karen Ross, Secretary of CDFA, it was inspiring to listen to their insights. Grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and forge connections with new friends! 🌟 #ChildNutrition #CommunityEngagement #foodismedicine
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Chef Eduardo Garcia, also known as the Bionic Chef, recently stopped by Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies to connect with our student chefs and experience firsthand the Common Threads Kitchen Clinic program. We are so thankful to have partners like Chef Garcia to help us educate about the importance of nutrition when it comes to what we eat and drink. Check out how his visit went!
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Los Angeles, you were truly phenomenal! ✨ Last Wednesday, we kicked off our 20th Anniversary Event Series in the City of Angels! 🤗 We want to start by saying a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us to support and celebrate Common Threads and our incredibly talented student chefs! We had a blast! 🎉 Congrats to our winners of the Community Top Chef Competition; Student Chef Ariana and Chef govind armstrong. The pair blew the judges away with their mouthwatering version of Moqueca, a Brazilian Fish Stew! The competition was fierce with our other exceptional student chefs, Chef Xime, Chef Karla, and Chef Alyssa with their renditions of Turkey Picadillo Tacos w/ DIY Salsa, Mushroom Saltado, and Korean Braised Chicken. 👏 Special thanks to our fantastic sponsors: The LINE Hotels, SMART AND FINAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, Spirit Airlines, Kaiser Permanente, GLICO, Montana Mex, and Uber! Without them, none of this would have been possible! If you are feeling FOMO, don't worry! Our 20th Anniversary Celebration series is making its way to New York, Miami, and Chicago! Next stop: New York City! 🗽 #CommonThreads #StudentChefs #SupportLocalYourCommunity #TopChef #FoodIsMedicine
Common Threads 20th Anniversary Celebration: Los Angeles Edition
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