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Apr 11

Exciting News! ⁠
Brighter Bites is thrilled to join the @Albertsons Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally. Volunteer with Brighter Bites and log your hours from March – May to win groceries for a year and a $12,500 donation to our org! ⁠
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Don’t miss out- see link in bio to log your hours and make an impact today!

Apr 9

🍎Brighter Bites makes a difference in AND out of the classroom! Hear why this teacher is excited about our program. 🥕📚

Apr 8

The Brighter Bites 2024 Annual Report is HERE! 🎉⁠
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In 2024, Brighter Bites⁠
🍎 Delivered over $21.7 million worth of fresh produce⁠
🏫 Facilitated 21,892 Nutrition Education lessons & PE activities⁠
💪 Logged 48,872 volunteer hours ⁠
🤝 Served 222,923 students, teachers & families across the country! ⁠
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See link in bio to check out the full report and learn how we're creating communities of health through fresh food!

Apr 6

It's Good Deeds Day, and we want to celebrate with you by inviting you to come volunteer at one of our many school sites this week! 🎉⁠
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Join us in doing a good deed and supporting your local community through the distribution of fresh produce to the families that need it most! ⁠
www.brighterbites.org/volunteer⁠
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Can't make it this week? See our link in bio to check out our additional opportunities on our website, including our remote volunteer projects. ⁠

Apr 4

Brighter Bites is "basically the grocery store for free"—just ask Hezekiah! 🛒🍎 Watch as he and Ms. Mariscal from @PGCPS chat about how Brighter Bites helps families in the Washington D.C. area!

Apr 2

Every bite makes a difference! 🍎✨ Your support helps kids access fresh, healthy food and build lifelong habits. Donate today and fuel fresh food access!

Mar 31

This Sunday is Good Deeds Day, and we want to celebrate with you by inviting you to come volunteer at one of our many school sites this week! Join us in doing a good deed and supporting your local community through the distribution of fresh produce to the families that need it most! ⁠🎉⁠
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Can't make it this week? See our link in bio to check out our additional opportunities on our website, including our remote volunteer projects. ⁠

Mar 26

🔊Listen in as Ms. Shipwright from northmontereycountyusd shares how the Brighter Bites program makes a real difference for students! Brighter Bites #nutritioneducation works, and with our partners at @catch_health we're giving students the tools to lead healthier lives! 🥦✏️

Mar 25

We are excited to share with you our newest webpage highlighting our work in Food Is Medicine!⁠
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The Brighter Bites’ #FoodIsMedicine program is bridging the gap between healthcare and nutrition! Through our Produce Prescription (Produce Rx) approach, doctors can now prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to families, promoting healthier diets and preventing chronic illnesses.⁠
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🥕🫐🥦Patients receive fresh, nutritious food as part of their treatment plan, leading to better health outcomes.⁠
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💚 Help us spread the word and make a difference—learn more at link in bio or at https://www.brighterbites.org/food-is-medicine/

Mar 24

Shoutout for healthy leaders! 🙌⁠
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We're starting the week by applauding Principal Leiva in @fortbend.isd!👏👏👏 Thank you for volunteering with us and leading by example!

Mar 23

Bring bold flavors to your table this week with this "Gomen" Ethiopian Collard Greens recipe! Packed with warm spices, tender greens, and a touch of sweetness, it's a nourishing dish you’ll want to make again and again!⁠
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Save this post for later! Recipe is in the comments. ⬇️🍽️

Mar 21

Did you know that access to fresh fruits and veggies can change a child's life? At Brighter Bites, we're on a mission to make healthy eating fun, accessible, and exciting for families across the country!⁠
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🍎What's one fruit or veggie you always have in your kitchen? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Mar 17

At #BrighterBites, we say green isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day—it’s for strong, healthy bodies too! 💪 What’s your favorite green #fruit or #veggie? Let us know in the comments!💚

Mar 13

Fresh produce, nutrition education, and fun food experiences—that’s the Brighter Bites way! 🍎🥕✨ See how we’re making healthy happen in schools and communities across the country. Follow us for more nutritious inspiration!

Mar 6

We’re "berry" grateful for the AR Tony & Maria Sanchez Foundation’s continued support of our Houston programs!❤️

Want to help nourish families with fresh produce? See link in bio or visit https://www.brighterbites.org/partner/ to learn more!

Mar 5

The joy of healthy eating is loud and clear! 🎉🍇🥦

Brighter Bites brings fun, fresh flavors to campuses across the country, and these students at James Harrison in @PGCPS couldn't get enough of our Broccoli & Grape Salad. #HealthyHabits start with excitement about fresh produce—just listen! 🔊

Visit link in bio or https://www.brighterbites.org/recipes/ to recreate in your kitchen!

Feb 27

Tomatoes for the heart? Yes, please! They're packed with #hearthealthy nutrients, and they add tons of color and flavor to your plate!

We're sending a big THANK YOU to @sunsetgrown for their generous donation of Sprinkles Tomatoes. The students love them!

Feb 26

All children deserve access to nutritious food.

At Brighter Bites, we deliver fresh #fruits & #vegetables to families and teach them how to enjoy and prepare healthy meals. Together, we're increasing produce consumption, cooking more families meals from scratch, and reducing sugar consumption in kids' diets.

Join us in changing the way kids eat at brighterbites.org!
#BrighterBites

Feb 24

Calling all fruit and veggie lovers!

🍌Who's ready for another week of healthy choices? We are! 🙌🍉🥦🌽🫐

Feb 21

Join us in saying THANK YOU to the @TexasFootball athletes for volunteering with us in @AustinISD ! 🧡🏈 Your dedication on and off the field inspires us, and we appreciate your support in making fresh, healthy food more accessible to our communities. 🥦🍎

Hook ‘em & keep making a difference! 🤘

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