About Brighter Bites

Our Story

How a spurned slice of cake sparked a new kind of co-op.

Our Process

Eight steps to Brighter Bites.

Our Team

The people behind every bag.

Our Partners

We are humbled by the support of our incredible partners.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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Mar 23

We would like to say thanks shallot to our monthly donors. Your support allows us to continue putting smiles on children's faces as we share fresh #fruits and #vegetables with #BrighterBites families🥭🥦.

You can help spread the joy of fresh food across the nation by becoming a Brighter Bites monthly donor today. 🥰Click the link in bio to join us as a monthly donor!

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Mar 22

Did you know, during the 2021-2022 school year #BrighterBites, in partnership with @uthealthsph, served more than 33,000 families and teachers across nine of our cities? That's 33,000+ families and teachers who received fresh #fruits and #vegetables and free #nutritioneducation resources for their households👪🍊🥒! We are proud of the impact we make in the communities we serve, and we look forward to making an even bigger impact this school year!

👆🥰Click the link in bio to learn more about the Brighter Bites program please visit www.brighterbites.org

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Mar 21

What better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than with some delicious mangoes🧡? These tropical #fruits are packed with vitamins A & C, and their sweet flavor can brighten up many recipes. We think they are mango-nificent for our Tropical Treat Smoothie🏝️!

🧑‍🍳Click the link in bio to recreate the Tropical Treat Smoothie for your family👆

🥭What's your favorite way to enjoy mangoes in your house?

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Mar 20

Want to add some nutritious veggies to your family’s plates🥦🍽️? This #VeggieLasagna is packed with nutritious #vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, squash, and more! Not to mention it has a delicious flavor! 👀Click the link in bio to create your own Veggie Lasagna using the #BrighterBites #healthyrecipe 👆

Brighter Bites shares kid-friendly, healthy recipes like this with the students and families we serve to create communities of health through fresh food. Learn more about how you can be a part at www.brighterbites.org.

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Mar 17

Don't forget to #drinkyourgreens today🥬! We say our Island Breeze Smoothie is the perfect way to sip on some greens for good luck🍍🥥🍀! Click the link in our bio for full recipe💚👆.

What are some green foods you are adding to your plate today?

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Mar 16

Thank you to @WestPakAvocado for generously sharing your nutritious #avocados with the #BrighterBites families we serve💚🥑! Your support makes avo the difference!

How would you prepare these fresh avocados😋?

Interested in becoming a produce partner? Drop us a lime 👉https://brighterbites.org/partner/

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Mar 15

Looking for a healthy dessert option🍰? These Un”beet”able Brownies are sure to beet the competition! Did we mention they are free of processed sugars? Your family is sure to enjoy this decadent dessert that includes a serving of nutritious #vegetables 🥬! Click the link in bio for full recipe👆

Brighter Bites shares healthy recipes like this with the families we serve to create communities of health through fresh food. You can find this recipe & ways you can get involved at www.brighterbtes.org.

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Mar 14

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Mar 13

Start the week on a bright note & give the gift of health🌞! Each time you gift a donation to #BrighterBites you support our efforts to deliver fresh #fruits & #vegetables to the children and families who need it most🥦🍎🙌!

🥰👆Click the link in bio to make an impact on a child's life and become a Brighter Bites monthly donor today!

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Mar 10

Did you know children need to eat at least 3 servings of #vegetables and 2-3 servings of #fruits every day? This makes a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables is high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, and folate. Every fruit and vegetable provides different vitamins and minerals, so aim for variety and mix it up! 👆Click link in bio to see more healthy tips like these!

Brighter Bites is a nonprofit that is providing fresh produce along with #nutritioneducation to families under-resourced communities. We are making big impact in the lives of the students and families we serve! See more about Brighter Bites, our mission, and how you can be a part at www.brighterbites.org.

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Mar 9

Did you know, all families who participate in the #BrighterBites program receive ~50 servings of fresh #fruits and #vegetables each week of programming🥦🍎❤️?

We create communities of health by providing access to fresh food💗. Will you become a monthly donor and support our mission? 👆Click the link in bio to sign up to be a monthly donor today🥰!

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Mar 8

Did you know, #BrighterBites, in partnership with @uthealthsph, has facilitated 130,000+ #nutritioneducation lessons since 2017🍎? In addition to students receiving nutrition education lessons in class, all families that pickup Brighter Bites #fruits and #vegetables receive free nutrition education resources like recipes, tip sheets, nutrition handbooks, and our free Brighter Bites app🥦🍌📱.

👆Click to in bio learn more about the impact we are making in the communities we serve.

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Mar 7

Need a cool and refreshing salad to beat the heat? Our #BrighterBites Cool as a Cucumber & Melon Salad makes a great addition to your plate as the weather heats up🥒🥗. With only 5 simple ingredients this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition!

Brighter Bites is a #nonprofit making big impact through providing fresh produce and #nutritioneducation with families in under-resourced areas. We provide healthy recipes and tip sheets like this one to teach families what to do with the colorful produce we provide. You can find this recipe along with all of the ways to get involved at www.brighterbites.org.

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Mar 6

We'll start out this week by reintroducing ourselves to our new followers! Welcome! #BrighterBites is a #nutritioneducation national #nonprofit that delivers fresh #fruits and #vegetables directly into families' hands. We teach families how to use their produce and we make it fun, easy and free🍎🥦❤️.

Join our movement to create communities of fresh food across the country! 👉https://brighterbites.org/

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Mar 3

What does your school love about #BrighterBites ❓ Here's how Riverdale Elementary in @pgcps responded. A-maize-ing feedback like this let's us know we are doing our jobs right🌽❤️!

💻To get involved👉https://brighterbites.org/

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Mar 2

Hungry to help?

#BrighterBites volunteers are beyond com-pear🍐! Volunteers connect with fellow parents and community members as they pack Brighter Bites bags to the brim with fresh #fruits and #vegetables 🍓🥑🥦🥕. We are #thankful for the volunteers whose time and energy help make our program a success!

Have you signed up for a #volunteer shift today? 🤗👉https://brighterbites.org/volunteer/

#NutritionEducation #Nonprofit #ThankfulThursday

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Mar 1

Our #BrighterBites donors are simply a-maize-ing🌽💛!

You can help create more smiles like these across the nation by becoming a Brighter Bites monthly donor today. 🥰Click link in bio to join us as a monthly donor.

#Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #nonprofit

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Mar 1

If we have not met yet, hello!👋We are a national nutrition education nonprofit that is creating communities of health through fresh food🥦🍎. We provide free fresh fruits and vegetables alongside nutrition education and healthy tips and tools to the families we serve across the country. To celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth and spread our message, we are sharing #healthyrecipes and tip sheets with our community. Stay tuned and follow along as we share these over the next month!

#BrighterBites #Nonprofit #NutritionEducation #Fruits #Vegetables

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Feb 28

Whether they are sweet or sour, we say lemons are citrus-ly the best😋🍋! These vibrant #fruits are packed with vitamin C, and their tart flavor can brighten up many recipes. Enjoy lemons in refreshing #lemonwater , or add them to salad dressings and smoothies💛.

For more info on lemons click link in bio👆

🧑‍🍳How do you use lemons in your kitchen?

#BrighterBites #NutritionEducation #Nonprofit #Vegetables

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Feb 27

Starting out the week with bright eyes and fresh minds☀️.
#BrighterBites provides free #nutritioneducation materials in addition to #fruits and #vegetables for families that participate in our program🍅🥦. All nutrition ed materials are linked to the students' in-class nutrition lessons from @catch_health and other evidence-based health programs🍎📔✏️.

#Nonprofit