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Jul 4

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Brighter Bites! ❤️🤍💙⁠
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As we celebrate with family, friends, and community, we're grateful for the moments that bring us together around the table.⁠ We wish you a safe, joyful holiday filled with fresh food, good company, and summer memories.

Jul 3

This past June, our NYC team was excited to take part in this year's Food & Nutrition Education Summit hosted by the Food Education Team at @NYCSchools! 🍎⁠
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This year, Brighter Bites served 17 NYC public schools through the Nutrition Collaborative and Food Education Grant programs, expanding access to fresh produce and nutrition education across New York City.⁠
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We're grateful to work alongside so many incredible partners and a Department of Education that continues to champion student health and wellness. Together, we're helping more kids and families build healthy habits that last a lifetime. ❤️

Jul 2

Skip the chips and bring the color to your Fourth of July BBQ! ❤️🤍💙⁠
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From crunchy veggie slaws to fruit-filled salads and kid-approved dips, these fresh, family-friendly sides are perfect for little hands and big appetites. They're easy to make, packed with flavor, and a fun way to add more fruits and veggies to your holiday table.⁠
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What's your family's favorite BBQ side? 🍉🌽🥕

Jun 30

Small businesses can make a big impact in their communities, and we're grateful for @BlueHenry's continued support of Brighter Bites in Greater DC Metro.⁠
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From volunteering and donating products to providing leadership through founder Adrienne Walker, who serves on our local Advisory Board, Blue Henry is helping create healthier futures for children and families.⁠
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Partnerships like this remind us that creating healthier futures isn't just the work of nonprofits—it's made possible by businesses that choose to invest in the communities they call home.⁠
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Thank you, Blue Henry, for your generosity, leadership, and continued partnership. 💙 Together, we're helping more children and families build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Jun 29

Cool down with a refreshing summer treat. 🥝🍧⁠
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This Zesty Zespri Kiwi Sorbet is bright, simple, and packed with fresh flavor—the perfect way to beat the heat.⁠
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Thanks to our partners at @Zesprikiwifruit for helping make healthy eating delicious and fun. 💚⁠
Save this recipe for your next sunny day!⁠

Jun 26

Creating communities of health starts with fresh food—but it doesn't end there. ❤️⁠
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Every produce distribution is an opportunity to help families discover new foods, cook together, build healthy routines, and grow stronger as a community.⁠
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That's the impact we're working toward every day. 🥕🍎

Jun 25

Thank you, Pebble Beach Company Foundation, for supporting Brighter Bites' Monterey County program! ❤️⁠
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Your partnership helps bring fresh fruits and vegetables, nutrition education, and healthier opportunities to children and families throughout the region.⁠
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Together, we're creating communities of health and helping healthy habits grow for generations to come. 🍎🥕⁠
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#BrighterBites #HealthyFamilies #MontereyCounty ❤️

Jun 24

Sweet mango, juicy kiwi, a squeeze of lime, and just the right kick of chili come together for a fresh, flavorful salad that's perfect for summer. 🥝🥭❤️⁠
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Kiwi adds a burst of sweetness, vibrant color, and a delicious way to enjoy more fruit in every bite.⁠
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What's your favorite way to eat kiwi? Let us know in the comments! 👇❤️

Jun 22

Brighter Bites meets families where they are at. That means during the school year we distribute produce at schools and during the summer we serve families through summer camps, community sites, and summer schools. We believe in that consistent access to fresh produce helps build a more food-secure future for families. ⁠
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Want to support our mission? Join us as a monthly donor and ensure consistent access to nutritious produce all year long, making kids healthier and providing a brighter future. ⁠
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Just $25 a month sponsors a Brighter Bites family, helping provide fresh produce and nutrition education year-round.⁠
www.brighterbites.org/summer2026⁠
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Jun 21

Whether they're mastering a new trick, cruising the neighborhood, or just enjoying summer break, fruits and veggies help power kids through every adventure. Here's to healthy habits, active play, and finding joy in the ride.⁠
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Follow @BrighterBites for more fun ways to help kids fuel up with fresh food. ❤️

Jun 19

This month, we're celebrating all things kiwi!⁠
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These juicy little fruits are packed with flavor and nutrients, but picking the perfect kiwi can be tricky. Swipe through for simple tips on how to select, ripen, and prepare kiwis so you can enjoy them at their best.⁠
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How do you like to eat kiwifruit? Let us know in the comments! 🥝❤️⁠

Jun 18

Since launching in Southwest Florida, @LipmanFamilyFarms has been by our side helping bring fresh fruits and vegetables to children and families in the communities we serve. ❤️⁠
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Their sustained support has helped make healthy food more accessible and has strengthened our ability to pair fresh produce with nutrition education that empowers families to build lasting healthy habits.⁠
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Thank you, Lipman Family Farms, for your continued partnership and commitment to creating communities of health. We're grateful to grow this impact together.

Jun 17

Sweet, juicy, and packed with flavor 🍍 Our friends at @Dole are celebrating Pineapple Month, and we're joining the fun by sharing some of our favorite pineapple recipes to help you enjoy this tropical fruit in new ways.⁠
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From smoothies to salsas and everything in between, there's no shortage of delicious ways to add pineapple to your plate.⁠
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How do you like to eat pineapple? Tell us your favorite way in the comments! ❤️

Jun 16

Good intentions aren't enough, you have to know what's working. That's why we partner with researchers at UTHealth to measure our impact. As we like to say, the proof is in the papaya!⁠
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After Brighter Bites, families report eating more fruits and veggies, cooking and sharing more meals at home, choosing produce for snacks more often, making informed grocery choices, and experiencing improved food security. ⁠
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When families have access to fresh food, nutrition education, and support, healthy habits can take root and grow. 🥦🍓🍎

Jun 15

At Brighter Bites, we believe fresh produce isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.⁠
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When school lets out, many children lose access to the regular meals they depend on. This is happening at the same time rising grocery prices continue to strain family budgets.⁠
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Every child deserves access to healthy food that helps them grow, learn, and thrive, even during the summer months.⁠
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Join us this summer by becoming part of the Brighter Bunch, our community of sustaining monthly givers, and help support families when they need it most. ⁠
www.brighterbites.org/summer2026⁠

Jun 11

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome back volunteers from @Morgan.Stanley to support a Brighter Bites produce distribution in Long Island City, Queens! ❤️⁠
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For multiple years, @Morgan.Stanley team members have shown up to help bag and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to local families, and we always love hosting this incredible group.⁠
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Thank you for bringing such great energy to the distribution and for helping make healthy food more accessible for NYC families. Your continued partnership and commitment to the community truly make a difference.⁠

Jun 10

In April, Brighter Bites was honored to participate in the fourth annual Wellness Summit hosted by @sietefoods . ❤️⁠
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The summit brought together Siete’s Practitioner Familia for a weekend focused on wellness, mindfulness, community, and shared meals, while also raising funds in support of Brighter Bites and our mission to create communities of health through fresh food.⁠
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We were especially honored to be recognized during the opening dinner, where Megan Hall, senior director of programs, and Elizabeth Velarde, senior program manager of Dallas and San Antonio, shared more about our work increasing access to fresh produce and nutrition education for children and families nationwide.⁠
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We’re incredibly grateful to the entire Siete team and Practitioner Familia for their generosity, partnership, and shared commitment to helping families thrive. ❤️⁠
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#BrighterBites #SieteFoods

Jun 8

Brighter Bites helps families continue accessing nutritious food over the summer when support is needed most. But we can’t do it alone.⁠
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This summer, we’re inviting supporters to join the Brighter Bunch, our community of monthly donors helping families continue receiving reliable access to fruits, vegetables, and nutrition education all summer long and beyond.⁠
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Monthly gifts create reliable, lasting support for children and families year-round. ⁠
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Join our mission. Start donating monthly today!⁠
www.brighterbites.org/donate⁠
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Jun 5

Sweet, tangy, and packed with fresh flavor! 🥝🥭 Our Chili Lime Mango Fruit Salad is the perfect summer snack, featuring one of our favorite fruits: kiwi!⁠
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This June, we’re celebrating all things kiwi alongside our longtime supporters at Zespri Kiwifruit, whose partnership helps Brighter Bites bring fresh produce and nutrition education to families nationwide.⁠
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Want more healthy recipes and family-friendly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter at the link in the first comment ⬇️⁠
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What’s your favorite way to enjoy kiwi? Tell us in the comments!

Jun 4

Let’s take a look back at another year of partnership with @Zesprikiwifruit!⁠
🥝 21,000 kiwis distributed to our Brighter Bites families⁠
🎨 862 entries into our annual art contest⁠
🏆 201 teacher and student winners⁠
🍧 a delicious new recipe⁠
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Thank you, Zespri for another great year of bringing the kiwi obsession to our⁠
Brighter Bites community!