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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Sep 6

📚We're back in the classroom with nutrition education!

At Brighter Bites, we believe in the power of teaching kids the importance of #healthyeating habits. With fresh #fruits & #veggies and engaging lessons, we’re helping students make nutritious choices that last a lifetime!

Sep 5

🏫 #BacktoSchool means back to #BrighterBites!

Our team is excited to head back to our partner schools and connect with students and families this fall! Who's ready to make it the healthiest school year yet?

Visit the link in bio to support the Brighter Bites mission to create communities of health through fresh food!

Sep 5

Did you see?

Our friends at Wish Farms are donating $10,000 and we need YOUR help to vote for US! Click the link to cast your vote for the Pick A Berry, Pick A Cause giveaway. PLUS, just by simply voting, you will be entered to win up to $1,000.

Vote now at the link in bio!🎉🍓

Sep 4

🍍We are feeling tropical with this #WellnessWednesday tip!

Add a tropical twist to your kids' lunches with pineapple! It's not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants that support a healthy immune system. Try adding pineapple chunks to their lunchbox, blending it into smoothies, or topping their favorite yogurt. Give your kids a sweet and healthy boost!

Link in bio for more #BrighterBites tips & tools, including our library of free #healthyrecipes!

Sep 3

📣Calling all volunteers!📣

Help Brighter Bites "turnip" the impact this school year by joining us as a community #volunteer. With your support, we can bring fresh fruits & veggies to even more families across the country.

👆Click the link in bio to sign up now and make a difference!

Sep 2

It’s #backtoschool time, and at #BrighterBites kids and schools are at the core of what we do!

Join our mission to make this year the healthiest one yet for thousands of kids and families across the country!

🥦Visit link in bio or head to www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2024

Sep 2

Happy Labor Day from Brighter Bites!
#LaborDay2024

Aug 30

Heading back to school is a little more fun with some fresh fruits and veggies! 🍍🍌🎉

Aug 29

Brighter Bites sends our heartfelt THANKS to @Morgan.Stanley for your support of our program!

Not only did Morgan Stanley employees volunteer with us at our NYC sites (pictured here), but they also worked diligently during their ScopeAthon event to provide us with a roadmap to reach more communities across the country through our #produceRx model! Thank you, Morgan Stanley!

Aug 28

Our friends at @WishFarmsBerries are donating $10,000 and we need YOUR help to vote for US! Check out the link in our bio to cast your vote for the Pick A Berry, Pick A Cause giveaway. PLUS, just by simply voting, you will be entered to win up to $1,000. Good luck!🍓🫐

Aug 27

🍌 Happy #NationalBananaLovers Day! 🍌

Celebrate with the #BrighterBites Purple Monster Smoothie—a perfect, kid-friendly after-school snack! This antioxidant-packed smoothie is a hit with kids and parents alike! Blend one up today and visit our website for more healthy, back-to-school recipes!

RECIPE LISTED IN COMMENTS🫐

#HealthyKidsFood #CookingForKids #KidsHealth #HealthyRecipes

Aug 26

Brighter Bites staff know that healthy food does not have to be intimidating, so we create a welcoming environment for families. We connect and engage with families and students through in-person produce distributions and recipe demonstrations over the course of the year.

Join us in our mission to make this the healthiest school year yet! www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2024

Aug 24

We love hearing how #BrighterBites makes a difference in families' lives! 🌟🍎 Help us continue providing fresh, nutritious meals to kids. Visit www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2024 or see the link in bio to support us today!

Aug 22

Shining a spotlight on two incredible volunteers! 🔦

Meet Ms. Hill and Ms. Jones, who have shown unwavering dedication to #BrighterBites for the past two years. They have been a constant presence at all the bagging projects at Hill Elementary in aldineschooldistrict, and during the summer they brought their enthusiasm and commitment to the Lincoln Community Center. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support and passion for our mission!

Thank you, Ms. Hill and Ms. Jones, for being such amazing champions of our program. Your hard work is making a real difference! 🍎💚

Sign up to volunteer today at our link in bio!

Aug 21

❓Did you know?

#BrighterBites is proud to be a certified cancer prevention program! 🍎As a @usdagov SNAP-Ed and @CDCgov approved evidence-based intervention, we are also designated by the @nationalcancerinstitute as an Evidence-based Cancer Prevention and Control Program. Our mission to provide fresh produce and nutrition education helps families make healthier choices and reduce cancer risk. Together, we're making a difference for a brighter, healthier future! 💚

Read more about the research behind our program on the research page of our website! https://www.brighterbites.org/research/

Aug 20

Last school year, #BrighterBites served over 43,000 families nationwide, and this year we plan to serve even more! We need your support— sign up to #volunteer with Brighter Bites today! Together, we can make this the healthiest school year yet!

Aug 19

Join us in making this school year brighter for kids across the country through the gift of health and nutrition.

When participating in the program, studies show that Brighter Bites families indicate a significant increase in the amount of fruits & vegetables consumed, a significant decrease in added sugars consumed among children, and a two-fold increase in cooking meals from scratch🧑‍🍳.

Support our mission today! Click the link in bio or visit
www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2024

Aug 16

We are grateful for eight years of partnership with @FreshPointInc, and we are thrilled to highlight our partnership!

This year alone, #FreshPoint has utilized its delivery expertise to help move over 3.6 million pounds of produce through their warehouses to deliver to 90 school sites, totaling almost 1,400 deliveries made through their support.

“FreshPoint provides fresh fruits and vegetables to our communities, and this partnership with Brighter Bites gives young students the opportunity to have access to fresh food which is particularly important with the smaller schools and intercity districts that Brighter Bites serves,” said FreshPoint CEO, Jim Procuniar. “Not only does this program help underserved students, but it also helps farmers we work with to utilize excess product that would otherwise go to waste by getting it to where it's needed most!”

Furthermore, FreshPoint is the only partner of Brighter Bites’ that has supported programming in multiple cities, including Washington D.C., Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and cities throughout Southwest Florida.

Thank you, FreshPoint, for all that you do!

Aug 15

Thank you to one of our newest partners @florida.blue for supporting our programs in Southwest Florida for the 2024-2025 school year! We appreciate your generosity!

👆See link in bio to join their efforts and donate!

Aug 13

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confidence knowing that we have been
independently evaluated for effectively stewarding
donations.

Want to join us as a monthly donor? Sign up today! www.brighterbites.org/donate