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.

The Fruit Loop

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May 7

Thank you to @fairlife fe for supporting Brighter Bites programs in New Mexico! 💚⁠
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With partners like @fairlife , we’re able to help families in Las Cruces access fresh fruits and vegetables while building healthy habits that can last a lifetime. We’re grateful for your commitment to supporting children and families in the communities we serve.⁠
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Together, we’re helping make healthy food more accessible for New Mexico families.

May 5

We’re celebrating peppers in all their forms this month 🌶️—sweet, smoky, mild, and spicy!⁠
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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’re spotlighting a classic Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers: chile rellenos. It’s a simple, flavorful way to bring peppers to the center of your plate. Give it a try!⁠
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Find the recipe (and more ways to use all kinds of peppers!) at www.brighterbites.org/recipes

May 1

Thank you to @BashasMarkets and @FirstFruits_Farms for your generous donation Granny Smith apples to our Phoenix program! Together, we can "Take a Bite Out of Hunger"!🍏⁠
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Last week, we welcomed the Bashas’ team at Frank Borman Elementary School in Phoenix to see their donation in action. The team, along with our school volunteers, sorted and packed the produce bags filled with FirstFruits Farms apples, cabbage, squash, tomatoes, carrots, and more! ⁠
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#TakeABiteOutOfHunger

May 1

Celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and stories of our Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. ❤️⁠
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This AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor the diversity that strengthens our communities and the many ways food, culture, and family bring us together.

Apr 30

Last week in Dallas, a group of volunteers from The Wonderful Company rolled up their sleeves to bag and distribute fresh produce to families at a local partner school. Their team went even further by making a financial gift to help sustain Brighter Bites’ work.⁠
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Thank you for showing what it means to be “Wonderful Neighbors” 💚⁠
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Want to bring your team out to volunteer? Join us: www.brighterbites.org/volunteer

Apr 29

We are always looking for more ways to stay healthy on a budget. 🍍🥕🍉⁠
We thought we'd share our top tips with you! ⁠
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For more tips, see our full library of healthy tip sheets here👉️www.brighterbites.org/tip-sheets⁠
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#HealthyOnABudget #NutritionEducation #FruitsAndVeggies

Apr 23

Just another post of gratitude for our wonderful volunteers! 🫶⁠
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Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who show up week after week to make sure the families in our program get the best experience possible. We could not do it without you! 🥑🍉🥕

Apr 22

We are proud to celebrate our cofounder, Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, FAHA, and her work in public health! Thank you for continuing to make a difference in the lives of so many people ❤️ ⁠
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Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, LDN, Vice Chair and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) by the AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health.⁠
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Thank you to @AmericanHeartAssociation for your commitment to health and nutrition and your recognition of leaders in this important work!

Apr 22

Cornhole for a Cause!⁠
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Last week we hosted a cornhole tournament to raise funds for our Las Cruces program. It was wonderful to see colleagues, partners, family, and friends come together in one place, connecting with each other and experiencing the impact of Brighter Bites while sharing in its success. At the event, we had the pleasure to present the Community Partner of the Year Award to Roadrunner Foodbank. We also heard from Brighter Bites participant Jessica Conder and her family about how the produce has helped them cook and eat healthier, with noticeable improvements in their family’s lifestyle since their son was in 2nd grade, now in 4th.⁠
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Thank you to all of our event sponsors: ⁠
@iceboxbrewing
Las Cruces Cornhole ⁠
@nmdoulaorg ⁠
Johann Bencomo ⁠
@nypslicehouselc
Daniela Sierra⁠
Chantelle Yazzie-Martin⁠
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And we could not operate our program in Las Cruces without the support of our wonderful partners!⁠
@roadrunnerfoodbank ⁠
@casadeperegrinos
@lcpsnet
@burrellcollege
@nmsu_ican
@nmsu Human Nutrition and Dietetics Program⁠

Apr 21

We’re excited to share our 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the work we've done with bringing fresh food and nutrition education to families nationwide! While this year brought significant shifts in federal funding, we remained steadfast in our mission and adapted quickly, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever. ⁠
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Last year, Brighter Bites distributed over $20.1 MILLION worth of fresh produce, reaching 264,354 students, teachers, and families across 13 cities. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, dedicated partners, and committed supporters we’ve continued to make a difference in communities nationwide despite the challenges we came across. ⁠
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We are grateful for your continued support as we continue to evolve and grow as an organization. We're ready to grow our impact in 2026!

Apr 20

Produce Distribution + Nutrition Education+ Fun food Experience⁠
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It's what we do! We're creating healthy futures through fresh food and nutrition education.⁠
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Our vision? To improve health outcomes among children and families in under-resourced communities by using the data-driven, evidence-based strategies of providing fresh produce and nutrition education.⁠
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Want to learn more? Follow us and visit www.brighterbites.org to see how you can get involved.⁠
#BrighetrBites #Nonprofit #HealthyEating #NutritionEducation⁠

Apr 17

It’s Avocado Month at Brighter Bites and families have been loving our Avocado Cilantro Dip! 🥑⁠
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This fresh, flavorful recipe has been a big hit at our recent recipe samplings at schools. 👏💯

Apr 16

We ❤️ our volunteers! ⁠
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Happy National Volunteer Month to all of our wonderful volunteers who help make our program a success! Thank you for all that you do!⁠
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#NationalVolunteerMonth #Volunteering #BrighterBites

Apr 15

Looking to stock the pantry this spring? Here our some of our go-to items to have on hand to maintain a healthy lifestyle! ⁠
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Pantry staples are an affordable way to stay on track with healthy eating!⁠
#WellnessWednesday #HealthyEating #BrighterBites

Apr 10

What happens once a Brighter Bites family leaves with their bag of fresh produce? ⁠
Healthy meals⁠
Family dinners⁠
Better habits⁠
Changed lives⁠
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Because of your support, families across the country are living brighter lives, starting with one healthy meal. Thank you!⁠

Apr 9

It's National Volunteer Month, and we are celebrating our volunteers! 🎉⁠
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Thank you, volunteers, for giving your time, energy, and effort to support our work. We could not do it without you. Thank you!⁠
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Join us today! www.brighterbites.org/volunteer

Apr 7

This month, we are highlighting the amazing avocado with @mission_produce! 🥑⁠
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We are grateful for the support of produce partners, like Mission Produce, who help make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to families. Avocados are just one of the many colorful, healthy, and delicious fruits that we get to share with the families we serve. Cheers to the amazing avocado and all of the goodness it brings! 🎉

Apr 6

This month, we are celebrating the amazing avocado! 🥑⁠
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Avocados are creamy, satisfying, and full of flavor. This delicious fruit is a simple way to make everyday meals more nourishing. Families enjoy them in everything from sandwiches to salads to guacamole. ⁠
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Avocados really are a superhero fruit!💥🥑⁠
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Apr 3

Trying new foods starts with just one bite. ⁠
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One of Brighter Bites’ core program pillars is our Fun Food Experiences—healthy recipe samples families can try when picking up their bags and boxes. These tastings introduce new flavors and show simple ways to use the produce they’re taking home.⁠
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Here’s a look at some of the recipes families have been enjoying across the country lately! 🥕🥗

Apr 2

Thank you @p_terrys for highlighting our nonprofit for your Giving Back Day! ⁠
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P. Terry's Burger Stand donated the profits from its Houston locations this last Saturday to Brighter Bites. We are so grateful for the generosity and the opportunity for our mission to be highlighted. Thank you! ❤️⁠