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Feb 2

What if fruits and veggies had superpowers? 🦸‍♂️🍎🥕⁠
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We challenged kids at one of our partner schools to imagine a superhero made entirely from fruits and veggies—complete with bold powers, creative costumes, and lots of personality. The results are pretty amazing 💥✨⁠
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Now it’s your turn: what would your fruit-and-veggie superhero look like? 💚⁠
Comment below!

Feb 1

Black History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate, and recognize the lasting impact of Black leaders, families, and communities. We honor the stories, traditions, and contributions that continue to shape our work and our world, this month and always.

Jan 31

🍌😊 Smile—we made it through the first month of 2026! Sending you a little joy as January comes to a close.

Jan 29

Healthy eating should be accessible to everyone and that’s why we’re proud to partner with Thrive Global 💚⁠
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We love their Thrive Global Cookbook—a free, multilingual resource featuring 62 budget-friendly recipes, simple Thrive Microsteps, and contributions from incredible chefs. It’s designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing, and it aligns so closely with what we believe: good food should feel doable for every family.⁠
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👉 Explore the cookbook here: https://thriveglobal.com/thrive-cookbook⁠
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#ThriveGlobalCookbook #NourishTogether

Jan 28

“What are those… sea urchins?” 😄⁠
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A teacher shared that she had tried rambutans at a previous Brighter Bites distribution and loved them. She wished her students could try them too. With an extra case on hand, we made it happen.⁠
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By the end of the day, students were surprised by how delicious they were—and excited to discover a fruit many had never seen before.⁠
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This is what food access looks like: sparking curiosity, expanding palates, and turning “what is that?” into a new favorite. 🍎🥭⁠
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What new foods have your students or kids been curious about lately? Comment below!💬🍎

Jan 27

This month at Brighter Bites schools in NYC, families got to try ugli fruit—a sweet citrus that’s a natural cross between a grapefruit, orange, and tangerine and packed with vitamin C.⁠
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When kids get curious, taste something new, and discover they like it, that’s how change sticks!⁠
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New foods today, healthier habits for the long run.

Jan 26

❄️ Snow days are popping up in so many of our cities, and they’ve got us thinking about… snow peas! 🌱⁠
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Did you know snow peas (and snap peas!) are part of the legume family, you can eat the whole pod, and they’re a great source of Vitamin C? Crisp, sweet, and perfect for winter cooking.⁠
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Learn more about snow peas — plus tips for using them at home — in the Tips & Tools section of our website! 💚⁠
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#SnowDay #SnowPeas #WinterVeggies #BrighterBites

Jan 26

Nothing says cozy like a bowl of Roasted Winter Squash Soup! 🍲 This seasonal favorite is creamy, comforting, and full of nutritious winter veggies — perfect for chilly days.⁠
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👉 Try the recipe and more at the link in bio!⁠
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Serve with whole-grain toast or a side salad for a simple, satisfying lunch or dinner! 🎃🥕

Jan 23

Thank you, Austin!⁠
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After ten meaningful years, Brighter Bites’ Austin program closed in December. This difficult decision follows the elimination of SNAP-Ed funding this summer, which resulted in a significant national funding loss and required us to scale back programming to ensure long-term sustainability.⁠
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We are deeply grateful to the Austin families, schools, partners, volunteers, and staff who made this program so special. The memories, relationships, and moments of joy we shared will always be part of the Brighter Bites story.⁠
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Thank you, Austin, for an incredible decade of impact.

Jan 23

Taco night just got a deliciously healthy upgrade! 🌮💚 Try these Poblano Turkey Tacos packed with lean protein, fresh veggies, and big flavor — perfect for feeding the whole family.⁠
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👉 Get the full recipe and more in our recipe library linked in bio!⁠
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Easy to make. Full of goodness. Definitely worth a spot in your dinner rotation! 🥑🌶️ #BrighterBites #HealthyRecipes #FamilyMeals

Jan 22

We’re incredibly grateful to the Vitamix Foundation for their generous financial support of Brighter Bites programs nationwide! 💚⁠
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Because of partners like Vitamix Foundation, families across the country have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables and the tools to build healthier habits that last. Thank you for helping make this work possible, one family at a time. 🥕🍎

Jan 21

Stories of Change: Josie⁠
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Josie’s story is the first in our Stories of Change series, highlighting how access to fresh produce and nutrition education creates lasting impact for families nationwide.⁠
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When Josie talks about Brighter Bites, she talks about more than food. She talks about cooking together, trying new fruits and vegetables, and feeling proud of what she puts on her family’s table. Through Brighter Bites, her family is building healthier habits and discovering new favorites along the way.⁠
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Stay tuned as we share more family stories from communities across the country this year!

Jan 19

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring work to advance civil rights and equality for all Americans.⁠
#MLKDay

Jan 16

Access to fresh fruits and vegetables helps families cook the meals they want, in ways that work for them.⁠
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Swipe through to see the meals this Houston family made with their Brighter Bites produce—simple, nourishing, and full of love. 🍎🥕⁠
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#BrighterBites #StoriesOfChange #FreshFoodAccess #HoustonFamilies

Jan 15

We’re grateful to Purple Line Partners for making these stories possible. Their financial support helped fund Brighter Bites’ home delivery partnership with DoorDash in Washington, D.C., ensuring families who struggle to pick-up at school could receive fresh fruits and vegetables directly at their doors.⁠
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Thank you, Purple Line Partners, for investing in families and helping bring fresh food closer to home. 💚🍎

Jan 14

Last week, we were honored to welcome Prince George’s County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph, Chief of Staff Dr. Deann M. Collins, and School Board Member Aimee Olivo to a Brighter Bites distribution at Bladensburg Elementary School.⁠
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As a Community School partner, Brighter Bites works alongside schools to support families with consistent access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education. During the visit, leaders saw how Community Schools create the conditions for programs like ours to meet families where they are—right on campus—with produce and staple foods that support healthy meals at home.⁠
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We’re grateful for Maryland’s investment in the Community Schools movement and for the partnership with PGCPS that makes this work possible. Together, we’re strengthening schools as hubs of support and helping families bring more fruits and vegetables to the table. 🍎🥕

Jan 13

Looking for a cozy way to use winter greens? Try this delicious Smoky Greens recipe from Brighter Bites! It’s simple to make with just a few ingredients—like collards or kale, olive oil, honey, and a touch of spice—and makes a perfect side or addition to your family meals. 🥬⁠
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👉 Check out this recipe and more in our full library of recipes at the link in bio!⁠
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Healthy eating can be easy, seasonal, and full of flavor—give it a try! 💚🍽️

Jan 12

✨ Happy New Year from Brighter Bites! ✨⁠
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New year, same mission. 💚⁠
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In the first week of January alone, we provided 104,312 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to 4,536 families across 38 schools—and we’re just getting started!⁠
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We can’t wait to share the incredible work ahead this year as we continue helping families bring more fresh produce to the table. 🍎🥕⁠
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Here’s to a healthy, impactful year ahead!

Jan 8

A huge thank you to the Wawa Foundation for supporting Brighter Bites programs in Southwest Florida. This school year and summer, we’ll reach more than 2,000 Florida families with over 259,200 pounds of fresh produce.⁠
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Click through to hear directly from teachers and families about how Brighter Bites is creating real change in their community.⁠
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We’re grateful to partners like the Wawa Foundation who help Brighter Bites bring more fruits and vegetables to family tables and build healthier communities, one bag at a time. 🍎🥕

Dec 31

This year hit a major milestone in our work to fight food insecurity across the country with @DoorDash’s #ProjectDASH! Together, we’ve made more than 25,000 deliveries of fresh produce to Brighter Bites families. ⁠
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🚗🍎Learn more about how this partnership helps us reach our neighbors with what they need, when they need it most: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/impact/project-dash