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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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!💥🥑⁠
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more! 👉️Link in bio

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! ❤️⁠

Apr 1

Happy National Volunteer Month!⁠
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Brighter Bites wouldn’t be possible without the amazing parent and family volunteers who show up week after week at our schools. Thank you for helping bring fresh food and healthy habits to your communities. We appreciate you! 💚⁠
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#NationalVolunteerMonth #Volunteer #GiveBack #BrighterBites #FreshProduce

Apr 1

Las Cruces friends!⁠
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We're ten days out from our upcoming Cornhole for a Cause event at @iceboxbrewing! The event is free to attend, and registration for the tournament is $65. Join us to learn more about our work in the Las Cruces community. Let's toss for a cause!⁠
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Visit www.brighterbites.org/nmcornhole for more info!

Mar 31

We had such a great time celebrating Carrot Month! 🥕⁠
Any guesses what produce we’ll be celebrating next month?⁠
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Sign up for our newsletter at the link in our bio to be the first to find out—and to get recipes, fun facts, and ways to enjoy it at home!

Mar 29

Small, healthful habits can give you super strength throughout your day and your life! ⁠
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This #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, discover how to level up your nutrition routine: sm.eatright.org/forlife

Mar 28

Today is @P_Terrys Giving Back Day! ⁠
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Come show your support- Houston area locations will donate all profits to Brighter Bites! 🍔🤝🍎⁠
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Locations: ⁠
Aliana: 10305 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX 77407⁠
Spring Green: 9207 FM 723 Rd, Richmond Texas 77406⁠
Gleannloch: 20255 Champion Forest Dr, Spring TX 77379

Mar 25

Carrot month calls for crunchy goodness! 🥕 Try this easy Carrot Salad for a fresh, flavorful bite. www.brighterbites.org/recipe/carrot-salad/