Common Threads

Founded in 2003 in Chicago, Common Threads was created to bring health and wellness to children, families and communities through cooking and nutrition education. By integrating preventative health programs into school districts and community organizations, Common Threads not only helps combat the rising number of diet-related diseases, but also cultivates a culture that embraces a healthier lifestyle and celebrates diversity through food.  The organization envisions a community of learners that embraces healthy cooking, healthy eating and healthy living as both a life choice and a human right. Through deep school-based partnerships and collaboration with other youth-serving organizations, Common Threads reached more than 100,000 children, parents and educators last school year and summer. Common Threads currently operates in nine major cities including Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Jacksonville, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York City, NY; Pittsburgh, PA and Washington D.C. During the 20