Locations
Here’s where we’ve currently taken root around the community. Nibble by nibble, we’ll go nationwide! Interested in bringing Brighter Bites to your city? Contact us!
SALINAS
- Spring 2021
Alisal Community Head Start
1419-1437 Del Monte Ave., Salinas, CA 93905
Cesar Chavez Elementary
250 Apple Avenue, Greenfield, CA 9927
First Steps Head Start
1145 Acosta Street, Salinas, CA 93905
Fremont Head Start
1255 East Market Street, Salinas, CA 93905
Gonzales Head Start
550 5th Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
Greenfield Elementary
495 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
La Gloria Elementary
200 Elko Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
Martin Luther King Head Start
925 North Sanborn St., Salinas, CA 93905
Mary Chapa Head Start
490 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
Monterey County Head Start
901 Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93901
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POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE SO FAR!
Did you know that a healthy diet can impact a student's academic performance, energy, and focus?
Let's get this school year off to a healthy start for kids across the country! Your donation makes a direct impact on the families we serve-Brighter Bites provides free access to fresh fruits and vegetables, nutrition education, and healthy tips and tools to thousands of families across the country.
We cannot wait to partner with you in our mission of creating communities of health through fresh food! Link in bio!
#BrighterMindsBrighterBites #BrighterBites
Looking for some healthy lunchbox ideas? We've got you covered! π±π₯ͺπ
Easy, portable lunchbox ideas β‘οΈ
β’ Sandwiches or rollups using peanut butter or lean deli meat like turkey on a whole wheat pita π₯
β’ String cheese, yogurt, hard-boiled egg, hummus, and tuna salad are great snacks π§π₯
β’ Easily-transportable fruits and veggies: apples, bananas, baby carrots, celery sticks,
cherry tomatoes, grapes, or berries πππ
β’ Almonds or other nuts and dried fruit make an energy packed and nutritious treat π₯
#HealthyLunchbox #BackToSchool2021 #BrighterBites #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables
Houston Friends! 12 days left to vote!
Did you see in @Target Circle that you can vote for Brighter Bites as your community partner of choice? From now until the end of September, you can cast your vote! Make a difference in the lives of thousands of families all while shopping! Log in and vote today! www.target.com/circle/community-voting
Happy shopping! β€οΈππ―
#TargetCircle #NonprofitPartner
Another successful week of programming down! π Here's a glimpse at some of our kick-off distributions in our Texas cities!
@brighterbiteshou @brighterbitesdallas @brighterbitesaustin
#BrighterBites #BrighterBitesHouston #BrighterBitesDallas #BrighterBitesAustin #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
This recipe might just GUAC your world! ππ₯π The sweet pop of corn will have you smiling ear to ear π½π½!
See the full recipe hereβ‘οΈ https://brighterbites.org/recipe/corn-guacamole/
#NationalGuacamoleDay #BrighterBites #HealthyRecipe #HealthyEating #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #Guacamole
Today we kick off the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans.
We recognize the roles Hispanic and Latino Americans play in our communities and use this month to observe, honor, and appreciate their achievements and most of all, their rich culture!
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
Join our mission and make a direct impact on thousands of families across the country!
From September 7 β October 31 every dollar donated, big or small, will go toward Brighter Bites' $50,000 goal to help overcome the lack of access children have to healthy fruits and vegetables and nutrition education, and ultimately to provide a more equitable community that fosters a healthy mind, body, and environment.
Link in bio!
#BrighterMindsBrighterBites #BrighterBites
Back-to-School time is here, and our #TuesdayTips will help make the school year a little healthier!
Here are a few tips on how to make healthy foods more fun!
β’ Look for food in bright colors. πππ₯
β’ Cut your fruit and veggies in fun shapes. π₯¦ππ
β’ Kids love βfinger foodsβ! πππ
#BrighterBites #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #HealthyTip #HealthySnacks
Thumbs up for healthy foods! π
We love seeing kids enjoy eating fresh fruits and veggies! When kids have a hand in preparing foods, they are more likely to try new foods.
#KidsTakeOverTheKitchenDay
Wrapping up a week of successful fall distributions! π
Programming is up and running in five of our cities, and we could not be more excited! π€©ππ₯¦ππ
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#BrighterBites #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #FunFoodExperience
A new school year is here, and we have big plans!
Expected Impact for the 2021-22 School Year:
π€ 138 Schools
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ 33,570 Families
π 10,742,400 Pounds of Fresh Produce
π38,640 CATCH Lessons
π₯77,280 Produce Activities
Join our mission of creating communities of health through fresh food! See how you can be a part at the links in our bio!
#BrighterBites #FreshProduce #NutritionEducation #Volunteer
π‘ Brighter Bites is rooted in the belief that if we give our kids something better to chew on, they will. And the lives they lead will be as vibrant as the foods they crave.
Ahead of this new, yet still very challenging 2021-2022 school year, Brighter Bites is kicking-off the βBrighter Minds Start with Brighter Bitesβ campaign to raise money that will provide fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education to families across the country.
From September 7 β October 31 every dollar donated, big or small, will go toward Brighter Bites' $50,000 goal to help overcome the lack of access children have to healthy fruits and vegetables and nutrition education. For every dollar donated until October 31st, it will be matched up to $50,000.
We need YOU to join us in making this school year healthier for so many families across the country! Link in bio for how you can be a part!
#BrighterMindsBrighterBites #BrighterBites #BackToSchool2021
Wishing all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a good and sweet New Year. Shanah Tovah! π―π
#RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah
Would it be too cheesy to say that we think these mini pizzas are really GRATE?! π§π
It's #NationalCheesePizzaDay and we think you need to try these healthy zucchini pizzas that are just too cute!
πhttps://brighterbites.org/recipe/zucchini-pizzas/
#BrighterBites #ZucchiniPizza #HealthyRecipe #HealthyCooking #HealthyEating #FreshProduce #Vegetables #NutritionEducation
Houston Friends!
Did you see in @Target Circle that you can vote for Brighter Bites as your community partner of choice? From now until the end of September, you can cast your vote! Make a difference in the lives of thousands of families all while shopping! Log in and vote today! www.target.com/circle/community-voting
Happy shopping! β€οΈππ―
#TargetCircle #NonprofitPartner
Happy Labor Day weekend! π
We've got you covered this long weekend with easy-to-make recipes that are sure to please the whole family!
Visit our website for these recipes and more!
"Cool as a Cucumber" and Melon Salad
Brighter Bites Smoothie
Smoky Greens
Black Bean Dip
#HappyLaborDay #LaborDay2021
Did you know?
When Brighter Bites was founded in 2012, one of our very first partners and supporters was the @houstonfoodbank! An essential piece of our program is establishing and maintaining great partnerships with food banks and produce partners. Thank you to all of our food bank and produce partners for helping us create communities of health through fresh food!
#NationalFoodBankDay #BrighterBites #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #NutritionEducation #Nonprofit
Do you love blueberries just as much as we do?π
We love eating blueberries as a snack, in salads, on yogurt, or blended into popsicles!
Blend fresh blueberries with water or milk, pour into popsicle molds, and place in the freezer. Allow to freeze for at least 3 hours! Enjoy this sweet and healthy treat!
#NationalBlueberryPopsicleDay #BrighterBites #HealthyRecipe #HealthyEating #FreshProduce #Fruits
Hope your Monday has been extra sweet! π
We can't wait to get our first fall distributions started this week in Salinas, California!
These volunteers come in small packages, but have BIG hearts! ππ
Ready to join us this year? Sign up to volunteer today! β‘οΈ https://brighterbites.org/volunteer/
#BrighterBites #Volunteer #FreshProduce #Fruits #Vegetables #Nonprofit