Resources

Common Threads offers a variety of resources for children, parents and educators from hundreds of healthy recipes, to professional development and training as well as free interactive cooking videos and classes. Learn more about all of the resources available to you today. 

Healthy, Kid-Friendly Recipes

Easy, healthy snacks, entrees, desserts, drinks and so much more! Celebrate and explore the world of food around you through our expansive gallery with hundreds of kid-friendly recipes made with families on a budget in mind. Find recipes with videos and step-by-step photos that you and your children can make together and Let’s Get Cooking!

TEACH Portal

TEACH (Teaching Everyone About Cooking & Health) is an online portal designed to equip anyone and everyone with the skill sets to become a nutrition and wellness ambassador for children, families and the community. Learn more about our Small Bites (healthy snack) trainings, free webinar recordings and downloadable curriculum available today.

Explore our Cooking and Nutrition Videos

Dive into our archive of free videos with step-by-step recipe demos, chef lead classes, kids nutrition videos, webinars and much more! We encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel today and stay up to date on the newest recipes, classes and nutrition videos available.

Free On-Demand Classes

Common Threads is offering FREE online nutrition education and cooking classes for both children and families everywhere! These classes consist of healthy snack making lessons for kids and interactive, step-by-step cooking classes for the entire family. Learn more about how you and your family can begin to lead healthier lives today.

COVID-19 Hunger Information

USDA Hunger Hotline: If you require food during the COVID-19 pandemic, contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for assistance in Spanish.