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Common Threads champions improved community health through the power of nutrition and food.

08/31/2026

We loved being part of Jack Johnson’s All At Once Village Green this weekend during the SURFILMUSIC Tour! It was a great opportunity to connect with our community, meet fellow changemakers, and share the Common Threads mission to empower kids and families with the skills and confidence to make healthy choices through cooking and nutrition education.

We’re grateful to Jack Johnson and All At Once for bringing together music, community, and organizations working to create positive change.

07/19/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! ☀️

Looking for a sweet way to celebrate? Skip the store-bought treats and head to the kitchen with your little chefs!

Our Mango Strawberry Pops are a refreshing, fruit-filled alternative to traditional ice cream that's just as fun to make as it is to eat. Kids can help blend, pour, and freeze the ingredients - building confidence in the kitchen while creating a delicious summer snack together.

Cooking with kids is about more than making food. It's an opportunity to explore new flavors, practice healthy habits, and make lasting memories as a family.

Ready to give them a try? Find the recipe here: https://ow.ly/nnUv50ZoQIA

Here's to a cool, colorful, and delicious National Ice Cream Day! 🍓🥭

07/17/2026

What a night in Chicago - flashback to this past weekend!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Common Threads booth during Jack Johnson's All At Once tour stop at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.

It was inspiring to connect with concertgoers, share our mission, and celebrate the power of community, music, and healthy living. From meaningful conversations to new connections, the evening was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when people come together around a shared purpose.

If you didn't have a chance to visit us at the show, there's still time to make an impact. Donations made will be matched dollar for dollar by the Johnson Ohana Foundation, helping us bring hands-on cooking, nutrition education, and healthy food resources to even more children and families nationwide.

Thank you, Chicago, for making this stop on the tour so memorable. We can't wait to see what's next!

07/10/2026

Chicago, we're headed your way!

We're excited to join Jack Johnson's All At Once community at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on July 11. Stop by the Common Threads booth to learn how we're helping children and families build lifelong healthy habits through cooking and nutrition education.

Can't make it to the booth? You can still make a difference. During the All At Once matching campaign, every donation to Common Threads will be matched dollar for dollar by the Johnson Ohana Foundation (up to $2,500), doubling your impact.

Donate at: https://ow.ly/WOgR50ZjLxN

Together, we can help more families gain the skills and confidence to cook healthy meals and create brighter futures. See you at the show, and thank you for supporting healthier communities!

07/07/2026

Healthy eating starts with access and the knowledge to make the most of it.

Through our Healthy Food Foundations program with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank's Food FARMacy, participants are gaining practical nutrition education and cooking skills that help make healthy choices easier every day.

By pairing fresh food with hands-on learning, we're empowering families to nourish themselves with confidence.

Thank you to our partners for helping build healthier communities across El Paso.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we're wishing everyone a day filled with family, friends, and delicious food.

Fire up the grill, and don't forget the seasonal produce! Try adding:
🍉 Fresh watermelon
🌽 Grilled corn
🍓 Berry parfaits
🥗 Colorful salads

Healthy celebrations can be festive, colorful, and full of flavor. From all of us at Common Threads, have a safe and joyful Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

What's on your holiday menu?

07/02/2026

Curiosity is always on the menu at the Austin Public Library!

Through our Ask A Chef program, families are discovering how simple ingredients, practical cooking skills, and nutrition knowledge can build confidence both in and out of the kitchen.

We're proud to partner with the Austin Public Library to create hands-on learning experiences that inspire healthy habits for life.

Together, we're helping families turn their summer into a healthy adventure, and fun recipes into lifelong healthy choices.

05/28/2026

Recently, Heal Los Angeles Foundation celebrated the end of another amazing program, and we couldn’t be more inspired by these young chefs and their families. We’re proud to continue our partnership with Heal LA for more than 8 years and counting! 💙

Each year, we host two virtual cooking class series, being 10 classes in English and 10 in Spanish, where students cook live alongside our chef instructors with support from their families at home. This year, our chef instructor, Chef Ocean, led the program guiding students through hands-on cooking experiences that brought families together through food, learning, and connection.

Thank you to Prince Jackson, and everyone who continues to make this partnership so meaningful year after year!

05/12/2026

CHICAGO - Join Common Threads for a special screening of FOOD ROOTS!

In partnership with AMC Theaters on Tuesday, May 19, we’re excited to be a part of this powerful documentary. FOOD ROOTS follows Emmy Award-winning restaurateur Billy Dec on a journey across the Philippines to reconnect with his heritage, family, and the recipes that shaped generations.

✨ Stay after the film for a LIVE Q&A with Billy Dec!

Your donations will support Common Threads’ mission to provide cooking and nutrition education to children and families nationwide.

🎟️ Reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/t98B50YXJZq

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of storytelling, culture, and community.

05/05/2026

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week continues, and today we’re celebrating two incredible Chef Instructors from our Miami market who are making a lasting impact in their classrooms and community!

Chef Isaura brings energy and engagement to every class, making even the most complex nutrition concepts easy to understand. She transforms detailed recipes into meaningful, accessible lessons that spark curiosity and inspire students to keep learning about food and nutrition long after class ends.

Chef Victoria has a special gift for connecting people through the rich historical roots of food. From youth to seniors, her classes build bridges between familiar ingredients and new recipes, encouraging healthy, approachable transformations that feel both natural and exciting.

We’re so grateful for the passion, creativity, and care these chefs bring to our Miami community every day. Thank you, Chef Isaura and Chef Victoria, for all that you do! 💙

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more of our amazing educators this week!

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