Keyword/Tag: Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites Co-Founder Joins Esteemed Panel at ‘Food as Medicine Network Live 2025’ Conference

Posted on May 19, 2025 by -

HOUSTON, TX Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, shares Co-Founder, Dr. Shreela Sharma’s participation as a panelist at Food as Medicine Network Live 2025, a national conference focused on integrating nutrition with healthcare practices.

Held in Chicago, the event brought together policymakers, healthcare providers, nonprofit leaders, and researchers to discuss the growing role of food-based interventions in improving health outcomes. Sharma joined a distinguished panel of health leaders to share insights from Brighter Bites’ work and discuss the impact of food as a tool for prevention and healing in underserved communities.

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Spring strategies that connect with health-conscious shoppers

Posted on May 6, 2025 by -

Spring means luscious offerings of strawberries, asparagus and snap peas. As these seasonal favorites hit the produce aisles, brands are highlighting ways families can enjoy the fresh flavor through kid-friendly snacks, simple weeknight dinners or interactive cooking experiences.

Brighter Bites, Yo Quiero and the Healthy Family Project are carryout out campaigns that blend nutrition education, convenience and playful engagement, aiming to turn springtime produce into both a household staple and a source of fun.

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Brighter Bites Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report; Rich Dachman Comments

Posted on April 8, 2025 by -

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Impact Report. The report highlights the nonprofit’s achievements, milestones, and the transformative work it has done over the past year in changing health outcomes of communities across the country. Click to read full article.

Brighter Bites launches ‘Food is Medicine’ webpage

Posted on March 27, 2025 by -

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is excited to announce the launch of a new webpage dedicated to its “Food is Medicine” initiative in partnership with UTHealth Houston. This new page highlights the nonprofit’s transformative work over the past several years, showcasing the powerful connection between healthy food and improved health outcomes. Click to read the full article.

Brighter Bites Expands Impact in NYC with Guru Krupa Foundation Grant

Posted on March 12, 2025 by -

Brighter Bites NYC is proud to be a first-time grant recipient of the Guru Krupa Foundation, receiving $25,000 to support our mission of bringing fresh produce and nutrition education to families. Since receiving the grant, we have served 4,622 families across 17 schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens, and distributed over 422,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, including blackberries, mangoes, avocados, plantains, and winter squash. The grant also supports our ability to engage students with in-class nutrition education lessons and empower parents through healthy eating discussions and hands-on culinary demonstrations.

With the support of the Guru Krupa Foundation, Brighter Bites NYC is on track to serve 8,600 students and 6,500 families by the end of the grant period. Families are not only receiving nutritious food, they are gaining the knowledge and skills to make lifelong healthy choices. As we continue our mission, we look forward to increasing our impact and building healthier communities across New York City.

Brighter Bites merges with San Diego food nonprofit

Posted on February 18, 2025 by -

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 18, 2025) – Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces merger with +BOX in a bold step toward advancing public health and nutrition.

Brighter Bites and +BOX will leverage its combined resources, expertise, and networks to accelerate its mission of improving health outcomes through increased access to nutritious foods and empowering communities with the knowledge to make healthier choices.

 

 

Brighter Bites Launches Programming in Greater Philadelphia; Rich Dachman and Victoria Velazquez Comment

Posted on February 5, 2025 by -

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces the launch of its 12th location in Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As a press release stated, Brighter Bites will serve six schools within the Bensalem Township School District, which will directly impact close to 900 families and provide approximately 144,000 pounds of fresh produce to its participants. In addition to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables, the program will also include recipe demonstrations and in-class nutrition education lessons, equipping families and students with hands-on strategies to make the most of their produce and support a healthier lifestyle.

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Brighter Bites Receives $15,000 Grant from the Collier Community Foundation; Rich Dachman Comments

Posted on January 21, 2025 by -

NAPLES, FL – Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 Food and Nutrition Security Grant from the Collier Community Foundation. These funds will support the Brighter Bites 2024-2025 school year program across all Southwest Florida sites, serving 4,200 students and impacting over 1,800 families.

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Brighter Bites celebrates community stewardship event

Posted on December 23, 2024 by -

We held our second annual Monterey Holiday Event on December 11th for a larger conversation on creating communities of health through fresh food.

This 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 and nutrition education. The event welcomed 100 guests and community leaders who attended the event, including Vic Smith of JV Smith and Companies, Steve Church of Church Brothers, Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms, Jim Loewer of Wonderful Citrus, and Soren Bjorn of Driscoll’s.

“Having recently confirmed our three-year commitment to Brighter Bites in Monterey County and Watsonville, we were thrilled to celebrate the incredible impact of this organization at their Holiday Event in Salinas,” said Soren Bjorn, CEO at Driscoll’s. “This partnership helps serve over 5,000 children and their families, ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food and empowering communities to embrace healthier lifestyles.”

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