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!

AUSTIN

BAKERSFIELD

DALLAS

GREATER PHILADELPHIA

HOUSTON

LAS CRUCES

NYC

PHOENIX

SALINAS

SAN ANTONIO

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

WASHINGTON, D.C.

BAKERSFIELD

2025-2026

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2025-2026

2023-2024

Summer 2023

2022-2023

Spring 2022

Orangewood Elementary
9600 Eucalyptus Dr Bakersfield, CA 93306

Shirley Lane Elementary
6714 Shirley Ln Bakersfield, CA 93307

Zephyr Lane Elementary
6327 Zephyr Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307

OVER 75 MILLION

POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE SO FAR!

The Fruit Loop

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School is back—and so is the need for brain power! ⁠
Here are some of our favorite brain-boosting foods to pack in lunchboxes or serve as after-school snacks:⁠
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🥦 Veggies⁠
- Spinach ⁠
- Broccoli ⁠
- Carrots ⁠
- Red bell peppers ⁠
- Avocados ⁠
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🍎 Fruits⁠
- Blueberries⁠
- Apples ⁠
- Bananas ⁠
- Grapes ⁠
- Oranges ⁠
- Kiwi⁠
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Want more healthy tips for back-to-school season? Visit our website https://www.brighterbites.org/tips-tools/

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Aug 26

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Thank you to the Byrne Family Foundation and @SundtBuilds for supporting our programs in Dallas and Phoenix. With your generous support, we are able to share the joy of fresh fruits and veggies with students and introduce families to new healthy foods! ⁠
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Here's a sneak peek at some of the healthy snacks we've recently made for families in Phoenix! 🥤🍌🫐🥭

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Aug 25

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We love seeing our program through the eyes of the students we serve!

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Aug 23

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Every bite is a building block. 🧠🍓⁠
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When kids have access to fresh, nutritious food, they’re not just eating better, they’re learning better, growing stronger, and dreaming bigger.⁠
At Brighter Bites, we believe that healthy food fuels bright futures. That’s why every bag and box we deliver is more than just produce — it’s potential. 💚⁠
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This school year, join us in making difference one child, one family, and one bite at a time.

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🍏 The Produce Gap in America⁠
Did you know that only about 10% of adults in the U.S. are getting the recommended daily servings of fruits and veggies? That means 9 out of 10 adults and nearly all kids are playing catch-up when it comes to nutrition.⁠
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At Brighter Bites, we’re committed to closing that gap—one apple, one child, one community at a time. Because nourishing their potential starts with fresh food access.

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We’re are thankful for the support of the @AdventistHC Community Partnership Fund in supporting our work in the Washington, D.C. metro area!⁠
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Thanks to their support, we’re bringing fresh produce and hands-on nutrition education to children in schools across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Together, we’re helping families build healthier habits and brighter futures — one bite at a time! 🍍🥦🍓⁠

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Aug 19

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New pencils, fresh produce, and big dreams 🍎📚✏️ — let’s make this school year the brightest one yet!

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Aug 15

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We ❤️ our volunteers! Our volunteer opportunities are coming soon for fall. Stay in the loop and visit the link in bio to see the latest on volunteering for fall 2025! ⁠www.brighterbites.org/volunteer⁠

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🎒 Back to School = Back to Fueling Bright Minds! 🍎 Make lunchtime count with fresh, fun, and kid-approved meals that nourish their bodies and brains. Here are a few simple lunchbox ideas to keep your little ones energized all day:⁠
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🥪 Whole grain wrap with hummus + veggies
🍓 Fruit kabobs with yogurt dip
🥕 DIY veggie cups + ranch⁠
🍚 Leftover rice + beans + avocado⁠
🍌 Nut butter & banana sandwich (on whole wheat!)⁠
🍎 Apple slices + sunflower seed butter⁠
🥗 Mini salad jars with chickpeas + ranch⁠
🧀 Whole grain crackers + cheese + grape tomatoes⁠
🍠 Roasted sweet potato wedges + a boiled egg⁠
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Remember: when we pack nutrition, we’re packing potential. 💚⁠

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🍉 Happy National Watermelon Day! 🍉There’s nothing sweeter than fresh fruit and smiling faces! Watermelon is more than a summer snack — it’s hydration, nutrition, and joy all in one juicy bite. ⁠
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We love seeing kids nourish their potential one slice at a time.
#NationalWatermelonDay⁠

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Aug 1

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Backpacks, notebooks… and fresh produce!⁠
As kids head back to school, we’re making sure families have the fresh fruits and veggies they need to fuel young minds and growing bodies. 🥦❤️⁠
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Want to support our mission? Join us! www.brighterbites.org/nourishtheirpotential or see the link in bio!⁠
#nourishtheirpotential

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Jul 28

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This back-to-school season, we’re delivering fresh fruits & veggies plus hands-on nutrition education to help kids thrive—in the classroom and beyond. Join us as we make this year brighter for kids and families across the country!⁠
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See link in bio or visit www.brighterbites.org/nourishtheirpotential⁠
#BackToSchool #HealthyFutures #NourishTheirPotential⁠

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Jul 21

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Back to school time is here!🍎📚️⁠
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We’re gearing up for a healthy start to the school year! Our Back to School Campaign is bringing fresh produce and nutrition education to students and families who need it most, because every child deserves to learn and grow strong.⁠
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Join us today! 👉️ www.brighterbites.org/nourishtheirpotential⁠
#BackToSchool #HealthyKids #NutritionMatters

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Jul 14

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Kids deserve healthy futures. 🍓✨⁠
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We’re working hard to deliver fresh produce and nutrition education to communities across the country, and we need your help. Let’s make this year brighter, together.⁠
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🥕 🍉🫐See link in bio to donate now or visit www.brighterbites.org/nourishtheirpotential ⁠
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#HealthyStudentsHealthyFutures

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