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Jun 1

We recently held our first Monterey County Spring Luncheon in Monterey, California. This fantastic event highlighted the importance and need of local and national collaboration to help Brighter Bites reach success in changing behavior among children and families through their model of fresh produce + nutrition education + a fun food experience.

“Thank you to the companies, organizations and individuals who are with us today, to ensure we receive the funding needed for long-term sustainability and growth,” said Rich Dachman, CEO of Brighter Bites. “To those that donate produce weekly for our distribution - all of you are working together to create communities of health.”

190 guests and community leaders attended the event, including Vic Smith of JV Smith and Companies, Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms, Tiffany DiTullio of Blue Zones Project, and Soren Bjorn of Driscoll’s. The following local and industry partners sponsored the event and attended to join this conversation on food insecurity: Taylor Farms, Braga Fresh, The C Group, Church Brothers, Driscoll’s, D’Arrigo New York, JV Smith and Company, Drew Massa, Joshua and Inette Brown Family Foundation, Montage Health, Pacific International Marketing, Salinas Valley Health, Raymond Beshoff/Monterey Bay FC, Sysco, River Fresh Farms, The Wonderful Company, Windset Farms, and Blue Zones Project.

We are so grateful for all of the support of our program serving Monterey County!

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Jun 1

The @BrighterBitesEastCoast team had a grape time with these wonderful volunteers from @spectracu 🍇👏. With their support, we packed bags of fresh #fruits and #vegetables for #BrighterBites families at Edward Felegy Elementary in @pgcps 🍓🥦. Thank you for your support, @spectracu !

👆Click the link in bio to sign up for a group volunteer shift! We have individual volunteer opportunities as well🙌!

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May 31

Did you know, #BrighterBites has delivered 50+ million pounds of fresh #fruits & #vegetables to participating families since 2012🍎🥦? By filling a family's kitchen with fresh produce, Brighter Bites is creating meaningful change in the lives of families we serve🤗.

Click link in bio👆 to learn more about the Brighter Bites impact❤️.

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May 30

#Fruit just tastes better when you enjoy it with a friend🍊👬.

Kids need nutritious foods to help them grow healthy and strong! Fruits & #vegetables. Aim for food that has bright colors, and don't forget kids love fun finger foods, so we recommend cutting snacks into fun shapes 🦕⭐❤️. Click the link in bio to access our Kid-Friendly Snacks Tip Sheet as well as our library of free healthy tips and resources.

🧒What is your child's favorite snack to munch on?

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May 29

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day!
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On #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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May 26

It's moments like these that let us know we've done our jobs this week🥰. #BrighterBites school year programming is coming to a close, and our team is preparing for summer programming to begin across the country😎!

What are you looking forward to this summer☀️🌴🏖️?

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May 24

Beat the heat this #WellnessWednesday with our refreshing #BrighterBites Lime Green Drink💚. This nutritious smoothie is packed with #fruits & #vegetables like carrots, spinach, orange and more🥕🍃!

Click the link in bio to recreate this smoothie for your family. Be sure to snap a photo and tag us, we love to see your culinary creations🧑‍🍳!

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May 23

Today's Tuesday Tip is focus on gardening🌱! Gardening offers a variety of benefits including growing your own fresh #fruits and #vegetables, which encourages healthy eating for children and families🥕🥬.

The #BrighterBites Houston team got some fresh air and sunshine while gardening at the @plantitforward farm🧑‍🌾. Your family can enjoy gardening too! Click our link in bio to view our Tip Sheet on Gardening that discusses how to make gardening work for you.

🧑‍🌾What's growing in your garden?

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May 22

Start the week on a bright note & give the gift of health🌞! Each time you gift a donation to #BrighterBites you support our mission to deliver fresh #fruits & #vegetables to the children and families who need it most🥦🍎🙌!

🥰Click the link in bio to make an impact on a child's life and become a Brighter Bites monthly donor today!

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May 19

When you support #BrighterBites you support the health and well-being of the children and families we serve👪. This parent from Woodland Acres Elementary in #GalenaParkISD was thrilled to see her son enjoy new #fruits and #vegetables after participating in our program🍍🥭🥦🥕.

👆Click the link in bio to learn how you can get involved in the Brighter Bites program!

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May 18

This #ThankfulThursday we're giving a special shoutout to @sunsetgrown for their support and partnership🤝🍎. With partners like Sunset we are able to create communities of health through fresh #fruits & #vegetables on school campuses across the country! Thank you Sunset Produce🥰!

Click the link in our bio to learn about the different ways we partner with organizations. Drop us a lime and let’s see what we can cook up together!

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May 17

Did you know, a @UTHealthsph study found that #BrighterBites participants reported a significant increase in serving more #fruits and #vegetables as snacks🥕🍌? Brighter Bites works, and creates real change in the lives of the communities we serve🙌!

🍎Click link in bio to learn more about the Brighter Bites impact.

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May 16

Make it a cherrific Tuesday🍒 and join us as a #BrighterBites monthly donor! Your monthly gifts allow us to spread joy & health through fresh #fruits & #vegetables with all of the families and children we serve. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️🏫🍎

🥰Click the link in our bio to join the ranks as a monthly donor today🙌!

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May 15

#BrighterBites is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander history this month alongside our school communities. We love seeing what our school partners are doing through food, art, and activity to honor the significance of this month!

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May 14

Whether you celebrate today or another day, we are always happy to celebrate mothers! Happy #MothersDay to all of the mothers out there🥰🤗🌹🌷!

💗Tag a mom in your life that you'd like to wish Happy Mother's Day to🌸!

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May 12

Teachers at Seat Pleasant Elementary in @PGCPS posing with their #BrighterBites swag😎. Teachers play an integral part in the #NutritionEducation pillar of our program, and we never miss an opportunity to show them our gratitude and appreciation. #Thankyouteachers !

🍎How do you show appreciation for teachers in your community?

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May 11

We are so #Thankful for our #BrighterBites monthly donors & supporters! Each time you gift a donation to #BrighterBites you support our efforts to deliver fresh #fruits & #vegetables to the families who need it most🥦🍎🙌!

🥰Click the link in bio to make an impact on a child's life and become a Brighter Bites monthly donor today!

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May 10

It's #SchoolNurse Appreciation Day👩‍⚕️! We are thankful for school nurses and all that they do to promote health and wellness on campus!

This is Nurse Netemeyer from Riverdale Elementary in @pgcps. She has gone above and beyond to make sure her students are aware of sneaky sugars in their beverages. Thank you Ms. Neyemeyer, we are lucky to have you serve as an advocate for health on campus❤️🏫!

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May 10

#Nutritioneducation doesn't just impact students, it impacts the entire family! #BrighterBites teachers create real change on their school campuses and communities, and we can't thank them enough! #Thankyouteachers ! 👏🏫👩‍🏫

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May 9

Ms. Montoya from Ridgemont Elementary in @fortbend.isd posing with her @zesprikiwifruit swag🥝💚👩‍🏫. We are grateful for her participation in our Kiwi Art contest. Teachers at our partner schools serve as healthy role models for their students by introducing the #BrighterBites produce to their class, as well as implementing Brighter Bites #nutritioneducation. We are grateful for all that teachers do for their students! 💚🥬🍌🍎

❤️Tag a teacher you are grateful for this week!