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!

BAKERSFIELD

DALLAS

GREATER DC METRO

GREATER PHILADELPHIA

HOUSTON

LAS CRUCES

MONTEREY COUNTY

NYC

PHOENIX

SAN ANTONIO

SAN DIEGO

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

HOUSTON

Houston SY 2026-2027

See where we've been

2021-2026

2017-2021

2012-2017

Bush Elementary
9730 Stroud Houston, TX 77036

Bussey Elementary
11555 Airline Dr Houston, TX 77037

Cage Elementary
4528 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023

Caraway Elementary
3031 Ellington St Houston, TX 77088

Cloverleaf Elementary
1035 Frankie St. Houston, TX 77015

Crockett Elementary
2112 Crockett St Houston, TX 77007

Daily Elementary
12909 Briar Forest Dr. Houston, TX 77077

Energized ECC
6109 Bissonnet. St. Houston, TX 77081

Energized Elementary
6201 Bissonnet St Houtson, TX 77081

Energized Middle
6201 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77081

Ermel Elementary
7103 Woodsman Trail Houston, TX 77040

Escamilla Elementary
5241 E Mt Houston Rd Houston, TX 77093

Evelyn Thompson ES
220 Casa Grande Dr. Houston, TX 77060

Farias ECC
515 E. Rittenhouse St Houston, TX 77076

Fisher Elementary
2920 Watters Rd Pasadena, TX 77502

Garden Villas Elementary
7185 Santa Fe Dr Houston, TX 77061

Garfield Elementary
10301 Hartsook St. Houston, TX 77034

Golfcrest Elementary
7414 Fairway Dr, Houston, TX 77087

Green Valley Elementary School
13350 Woodforest Blvd Houston, TX 77015

Greenspoint Elementary
18028 Chisholm Trail Houston, TX 77060

Gregg Elementary
6701 Roxbury Rd Houston, TX 77087

Henderson (Houston ISD)
1800 Dismuke Houston, TX 77023

Hicks Elementary
8520 Hemlock Hill, Houston, TX 77083

Highland Heights
865 Paul Quinn St. Houston, TX 77091

Hilliard Elementary
8115 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028

Hirsch Elementary
2633 Trailing Vine Rd Spring, TX 77373

Jensen Elementary
3514 Tulip St, Pasadena, TX 77504

KIPP Dream
500 Tidwell Rd Houston, TX 77022

KIPP Explore
5402 Lawndale St Houston, TX 77023

Kashmere Gardens Elementary
4901 Lockwood Dr Houston , TX 77026

Kipp Climb Academy
8805 Ferndale St Houston, TX 77017

Kruse Elementary
400 Park Ln Pasadena, TX 77506

Lantern Lane
3323 Mission Valley Dr. Missouri City, TX 77459

Lantrip Elementary
100 Telephone Rd Houston, TX 77023

Looscan Elementary
3800 Robertson St Houston, TX 77009

Mangum Elementary
4515 Mangum Rd Houston, TX 77092

Martin Elementary
11718 Hendon Ln Houston, TX 77072

Meador Elementary
10701 Seaford Dr Houston, TX 77089

Mission Bend Glen
16053 Mission Glen Houston, TX 77083

Moreno Elementary
620 E Canino Rd Houston, TX 77037

Neff Elementary
8301 Neff St. Houston, TX 77036

North Shore Elementary
14310 Duncannon Dr Houston, TX 77015

Osborne Elementary
800 Ringold St. Houston, TX 77088

Parks Elementary
3302 San Augustine Ave Houston, TX 77503

Piney Point Elementary
8921 Pagewood Ln Houston, TX 77063

Pomeroy Elementary
920 Burke Rd Pasadena, TX 77506

Purple Sage Elementary
6500 Purple Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77049

Red Bluff Elementary
416 Bearle St Pasadena, TX 77506

Rosa Parks
19101 Chimney Rock Road Fresno, TX 77545

Sam Houston Elementary
4101 East Sam Houston Pkwy N Houston, TX 77015

Tice Elementary
14120 Wallisville Rd Houston, TX 77049

Townewest Elementary
13927 Old Richmond Rd West, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Wainwright Elementary
5330 Milwee St. Houston, TX 77092

Wesley Elementary
800 Dillard St. Houston, TX 77091

Williams Elementary
1522 Scarborough Ln Pasadena, TX 77502

Worsham
3007 Hartwick Rd. Houston, TX 77093

YES Prep Airline
5815 Airline Dr Houston, TX 77076

YES Prep Hobby Elementary
7660 Hansen Rd Houston, TX 77061

Yes Prep North Rankin
12537 Kuykendahl Rd Houston, TX 77090

Young Elementary
3555 Bellfort Houston, TX 77051

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The Fruit Loop

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Back-to-school season is starting up! 🍎📚 And with busy school mornings back in the routine, breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated.⁠
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Our Apple Banana Breakfast is a quick, kid-friendly way to start the school day with fresh fruit and plenty of flavor. ⁠
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What's your go to breakfast for school mornings?

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Happy #NationalPotatoDay to one of our favorite versatile veggies. Whether you mash them, roast them, bake them, or find one that’s shaped like a heart, there’s a whole lot to love about potatoes.⁠
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Keep the spud love going with recipes at BrighterBites.org/recipes.

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Every child deserves the opportunity to begin the school year with confidence, prepared to learn, grow, and thrive. However, research consistently shows that food and nutrition insecurity create obstacles to learning. At Brighter Bites, our goal is to ensure children are nourished so they can flourish. That’s why Brighter Bites offers families more than fresh food—we provide the tools, knowledge, and support families need to build healthier futures both at home and in the classroom.⁠
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As this school year begins, we’re excited to demonstrate that "Change Starts at School" by celebrating the stories of families whose lives have been transformed through Brighter Bites. From a child who is better able to focus because they have access to nutritious food, to parents who feel empowered to make healthy choices, every story reflects the lasting impact of investing in a student's success.⁠
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Together, we are transforming lives one bite at a time, one lesson at a time, one student at a time. By supporting this campaign, donors help ensure that more children walk into the classroom ready to learn and families have the resources they need to build brighter, healthier futures. Because lasting change doesn't just happen in the classroom. It starts there.⁠
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www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2026

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Thank you, @NaplesChildrenFoundation, for your partnership and commitment to creating brighter futures for children and families in Collier County. Together, we're helping make healthy choices easier for local families. ❤️

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It's National Intern Day, and we couldn't be more excited to highlight our wonderful interns! ⁠We love celebrating the hard work and fresh perspectives of interns here at Brighter Bites. Thank you for all that you do to further our mission!⁠
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Here is a "Day in the Life" video from one of our NYC interns, Chloe!

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They say not to play with your food... but it's Friday, so we'll make an exception. 😉🍎🥕 What are you creating with fruits and veggies this weekend?

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Leafy greens deserve a spot on your table 🌿⁠
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Our Smoky Greens recipe transforms everyday greens into a flavorful, family-friendly side with a hint of smoky goodness. It's an easy way to add more vegetables to your plate and discover a new favorite.⁠
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Save this recipe for your next dinner and let us know if you give it a try! ❤️⁠
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BrighterBites #EatMoreGreens #HealthyRecipes

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Stories of change are happening in communities across the country, and Sara's story from Bakersfield is one of them. ⁠
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For families like Sara's, Brighter Bites is more than a produce distribution. It's confidence in the kitchen, healthier meals around the table, and the opportunity to build habits that last.⁠
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Our summer programming is in full swing, bringing fresh produce, nutrition education, and healthy recipes to families when school is out and access to healthy food can be more limited. Every distribution is another opportunity to make healthy choices easier and help children grow up with a love of fruits and vegetables.⁠
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Because creating healthier communities doesn't stop in the summer, it happens one family, one meal, and one story at a time.

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"I truly appreciate the support with groceries. It has made a positive impact on my family and helped us save money. Thank you for your generosity!” ⁠
- Brighter Bites family⁠
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Brighter Bites helps put healthy food on the table all year long, providing more than just nutritious produce. The program provides meaningful relief by helping families afford healthy foods, making nutritious choices more accessible.⁠
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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. ⁠
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Just in case you needed an excuse to eat ice cream today....Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍨⁠
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We're celebrating with our Banana Ice Cream. It's creamy and delicious and packed with nutrition! Hurry up and enjoy this ice cream before it melts!⁠
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INGREDIENTS:⁠
10 very ripe bananas⁠
½ cup low-fat milk⁠
¼ cup honey⁠
½ tsp vanilla extract⁠
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg⁠
Feel free to add flavorings, toppings, or mix-ins like cinnamon, cocoa powder, dried fruit, nuts, jam, coconut flakes, or fresh fruit! ⁠
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DIRECTIONS:⁠
Peel bananas and freeze overnight in a freezer bag. Remove the bananas from the freezer and blend in blender or food processor until smooth. Slowly add the remaining ingredients and blend until the bananas have a “frozen yogurt” consistency. (If you have an ice cream maker, pour mixture into maker and churn until there is an “ice cream” texture.) Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to one week.