OUR PROGRAMS

We believe:

  • School and community based programs are essential so that no child faces access barriers to food education
  • When gardening, cooking and eating are presented in a positive peer environment, kids are more likely to take risks and try foods that may not be familiar to them
  • Kids are capable and deserve to experience real-world tasks
  • When youth are joyfully engaged with fresh produce and scratch cooked meals, they bring that excitement and learning home to their families
  • Healthy, tasty food can be inexpensive and easy! Our programs model simple, affordable, seasonal, local eating

 

COMMON THREADS’ PROGRAMS

SCHOOL-BASED GARDENING & COOKING PROGRAMS

Common Threads Farm’s Food Educators:

  • Lead fall and spring garden lessons connecting the garden to science, nutrition, environmental stewardship, socio-emotional learning, math, and  literacy
  • Coordinate care of the garden through a combination of student activities and community volunteers
  • Provide cooking lessons during the winter months featuring vegetables grown in school gardens and local farms. Check out some of our recipes here! 

We also operate after-school clubs as they are approved by particular schools and school districts on a case-by-case basis.

For a current list of schools participating in gardening & cooking programs, please view our partners on the Supporters & Partners page.

COMMUNITY-BASED GARDENING & COOKING PROGRAMS

Common Threads Farm’s also partners with local affordable housing sites and community centers to provide gardening, cooking and eating opportunities for students. Examples of programming include:

  • “Kids Cook” programs in which kids get to prepare a fully reimbursable, nutritious, and tasty meal alongside fun recreational activities
  • Spring and Summer Break camps that bring the full farm-to-table experience to kids every day
  • A food truck that serves nutritious and tasty meals to kids farthest from opportunity 

For a current list of organizations participating in gardening & cooking programs, please view the partners section on the Supporters & Partners page

CONTACT US

Are you a school or community organization interested in having Common Threads’ Food Educators provide gardening or cooking activities to your students? 

Please contact us and we’ll be happy to talk with you!Â