Common Threads Farm

Common Threads Farm Common Threads connects kids to healthy food in the garden, in the kitchen, and at the table. Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. Breathe. Smile. Wear a Mask. Wash Your Hands!

Common Threads is a non-profit organization based in Bellingham, WA, located on the traditional ancestral lands of the Lummi and Nooksack peoples. In a typical year, Common Threads’ Americorps Food Educators spend the Fall and Spring leading gardening lessons in school gardens across Whatcom County, and the Winter leading cooking lessons with students in the classroom. We also typically offer Spri

ng Break and Summer day camps at Western Washington University’s Outback Farm. As COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in significant ways, we’ve had to make some pretty big shifts in how we serve our community and keep everyone safe. We’ve been proud to serve our community by supporting the Bellingham Public Schools Weekly Meal Distribution- we’ve grown and distributed more than 2,200 lbs of organic produce from our school gardens since April. We’ve also offered more than 2,273 hours of service in support of the Farm to Freezer program: a coordinated effort to purchase locally grown food products to provide vital income opportunities for farmers and to build inventory for food banks and hunger relief agencies to distribute during the post-harvest months. We’re proud to say we’ve prepared more than 37,000 quarts of soup with the Farm to Freezer Program. Our Food Educators have been leading in-person COVID-safe garden lessons and providing meal support to students in the Bellingham Connections Program. Food Educators have also been offering Zoom Cooking Classes on a pay-what-you-can basis that allow kids and their families to cook a meal at home featuring vegetables. Finally, we’ve continued to build a culture of equity both within our organization and in our community- we know that food access and education cannot be discussed without considering the legacy of racism that we are long overdue in addressing in every aspect of society. We recognize that food insecurity disproportionately impacts communities of color and we are committed to learning how we can continue to support the efforts of our community in combating these complex issues. In these unusual times, the question we continue to ask ourselves is a simple one: how can we help? Answers will continue to emerge and we will continue to offer updates as they do. We’re proud to be finding our way through this challenging time in such a resilient and creative community!

04/15/2026
We love how many practical engineering opportunities the garden presents! What are you constructing in your garden this...
04/01/2026

We love how many practical engineering opportunities the garden presents! What are you constructing in your garden this spring? 🔨

Thanks for the beautiful veggie starts!! Starting (pun intended) garden season off strong with support from our communi...
03/27/2026

Thanks for the beautiful veggie starts!! Starting (pun intended) garden season off strong with support from our community!

We had to say goodbye to our trusty old Prius this winter. 253,000 miles is a lot and we're thankful for all the memorie...
03/11/2026

We had to say goodbye to our trusty old Prius this winter. 253,000 miles is a lot and we're thankful for all the memories she helped us make in classrooms and gardens, from Sumas to Lummi Nation to Bellingham.

The story of how we got this vehicle is a true story of what our friends at call salmon love, which means basically being generous always, like the fish that have fed our bioregion since time immemorial. We were so thankful to receive this vehicle just when we needed her most. Thank you, Team Nerka, for always looking out for your community! But all good things must come to an end, and we used the Cars for Homes program to benefit to give her one last good deed.

It turns out that this Prius was basically our dream car. High passenger capacity, high hauling capacity, and excellent gas mileage? Yes please! If you or someone you know loves what we do and is looking to give a community org a good deal or donate such a vehicle, ideally with a bit less than 250k miles, please let us know.

Spring is just around the corner, and our Food Truck team is out in the community engaging kids and families with seeds!...
02/27/2026

Spring is just around the corner, and our Food Truck team is out in the community engaging kids and families with seeds! This week, we examined seed parts and the volume of seeds in containers with beans,and enjoyed juicy veggie burgers made with lentils 😋🍔

Did you know Basil the Food Truck serves around 135 free after school meals a week? Shout out to our food truck team--this school year, Farmer Eric nd Farmer Claire have served nearly 3,000 free meals to our community where the need for nourishing food is highest, while also engaging families in seed-to-table education activities!

This week, students begin cooking Chana Masala: a hearty and aromatic way to nourish the body while activating the sense...
02/18/2026

This week, students begin cooking Chana Masala: a hearty and aromatic way to nourish the body while activating the senses!

Highlighting plant-based protein and an introduction to traditional medicinal uses for spices, this dish has been popular in our after school clubs as well 😋

What's another recipe that activates all 5 of your senses?

Mayor Lund tested out our new Fender Blender this weekend! We can't wait to blend smoothies and sauces as smooth as thi...
01/21/2026

Mayor Lund tested out our new Fender Blender this weekend! We can't wait to blend smoothies and sauces as smooth as this ride was during our camps this year! 🚲🥫🍊 Register for camps now at commonthreadsfarm.org/camps

01/13/2026
Thank you and congratulations to our fantastic fall intern Arly! We are thankful for our partnership with WWU's Human Se...
12/05/2025

Thank you and congratulations to our fantastic fall intern Arly! We are thankful for our partnership with WWU's Human Services Department for sending awesome students like Arly to work, learn, play and serve with us. Good luck in your future endeavors Arly, keep in touch!

If you want to have as much fun as Arly is clearly having in this photo, use the QR code in the next photo to sign up to volunteer! And email [email protected] with any questions!

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