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Sep 26

At Brighter Bites, we’re helping families discover the joy of healthy eating with every bite. These smiles say it all!⁠
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Join our mission to create communities of health through fresh food today!⁠
www.brighterbites.org

Sep 25

Thank you to the Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust for a two-year gift supporting Brighter Bites nationwide! Their significant investment strengthens our ability to deliver fresh produce and nutrition education to families across the country.

Sep 23

An amazing day at our inaugural celebration of community collaboration and impact in Bakersfield! Over 100 guests and community leaders joined to celebrate Brighter Bites and commit to our future.🌟⁠
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We're serving more than 5,000 children, families, and teachers across six schools. The support was incredible, raising funds for food-insecure families in the Bakersfield area.⁠
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A huge thank you to Grimmway Farms and all of our generous sponsors for helping us make this event a success! 🎉❤️🥕⁠

Sep 22

This fall, pack your plate with fresh, local produce! Eat fruits and vegetables that are in season for fresher quality, better pricing, the most nutrition. ⁠
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What’s in season this month?�⁠
🍏 Apples: crisp & packed with antioxidants�⁠
🥕 Carrots: rich in vitamin A for healthy eyes�⁠
🥬 Kale: loaded with calcium and vitamin K�⁠
🌽 Sweet corn: fiber and energy for your day�⁠
🥔 Potatoes: potassium for heart health�⁠
🍇 Grapes: a sweet, heart-healthy snack⁠
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For more healthy tips, visit our website! www.brighterbites.org/tips-tools

Sep 21

The fall season officially starts tomorrow! We're celebrating our official last day of summer with our newest recipe: Zespri Sungold Kiwi "Shaved Ice"! 🥝🍧⁠
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This recipe is simple and delicious and sure to please the whole family. Find this full recipe and more on our website at www.brighterbites.org/recipes⁠
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Let us know if you're going to try this sweet treat in the comments below! ⁠

Sep 19

💬 Volunteer Spotlight!⁠
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Today we showcase one of our incredible Brighter Bites volunteers for our Washington, D.C. program! Volunteering is more than just sorting fresh produce, it's helping us nourish families and spread joy every week. 🥦🍎⁠
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Interested in joining us as a volunteer? Sign up today!⁠
www.brighterbites.org/volunteer

Sep 18

Today is the day!⁠
#NorthTexasGivingDay is here! Visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org and search for⁠
Brighter Bites to make a donation before this year’s event ends at midnight! ⁠
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www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/brighterbites⁠
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Your support goes a long way in serving families in our Dallas program.⁠
@NorthTexasGivingDay

Sep 16

🥑🌽 Happy National Guacamole Day!�We’re serving up a fresh, budget-friendly twist — Corn Guacamole — perfect with baked tortilla chips or on top of fish tacos! ⁠
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Here’s how to make it:�⁠
-Scoop & mash 3 large ripe avocados in a bowl.�⁠
-Add:⁠
* 1 (15 oz) can corn (no salt), rinsed & drained⁠
* ½ cup chopped white onion⁠
* ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro⁠
* Juice of 1 lime⁠
* ½ tsp garlic powder⁠
* ½ tsp salt⁠
* ¼ tsp ground cumin�⁠
-Stir well, then fold in 4 oz crumbled queso fresco.⁠
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This dish is fresh, healthy, and affordable — now that’s worth celebrating! 🎉⁠
Let us know you're going to try this in the comments below!

Sep 16

Brighter Bites is proud to partner with @CareFirstBlue in DC and honored to be recognized at tonight’s Grantee Reception, alongside fellow community organizations.⁠
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Their investment in our mission helps us expand our impact across the region. Together, we’re advancing health, equity, and opportunity. #CareFirstDC #CareFirstCares

Sep 15

North Texas Giving Day is this Thursday! Help us raise funds for our Dallas program and donate today!⁠ Your donation goes directly to providing fresh produce and nutrition education to those who need it most. ⁠
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www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/brighterbites

Sep 12

Our mission: To create communities of health through fresh food. 💚⁠
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At Brighter Bites, we believe every child deserves access to fresh fruits and veggies. From Apples to Zucchini, there is so much to explore and love! Join our mission today, and help us bring fresh produce and nutrition education to those who need it most!⁠
www.brighterbites.org⁠
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#BrighterBites #FreshForAll #HealthyKidsHealthyFuture #NutritionMatters

Sep 11

@BrighterBites is grateful to receive a total of $30,000 in grant support from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation!⁠
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This award will help fuel our mission across the country, with Brighter Bites programs in Bakersfield, Las Cruces, Dallas, Austin, and Houston recognized and celebrated with grant checks presented in Sprouts stores in each community.⁠
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With this support, we’ll be able to provide thousands of families with fresh produce and nutrition education that inspires healthy habits for a lifetime. ⁠
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Together, we're sowing the seeds for a healthier future for our kids and connecting generations to a healthier, more fulfilling way to live. @Sprouts Farmers Market #SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay

Sep 8

Healthy Tip! 💡Different colors in fruits and vegetables provide different vitamins and antioxidants your body needs to stay healthy.⁠ Be sure to fill your plate with a variety of colors to get the most nutrition!⁠
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❤️ Reds = heart health & circulation support (tomatoes, strawberries, red peppers)�⁠
🧡 Oranges/Yellows = immune support & healthy skin (carrots, oranges, yellow squash)�⁠
💚 Greens = strong bones & teeth (spinach, broccoli, kale)�⁠
💙💜 Blues/Purples = brain health & memory (blueberries, eggplant, purple cabbage)⁠
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Every time you fill your plate with color, you’re giving your body the best fuel possible! ⁠
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For more tips, visit our website- https://www.brighterbites.org/tips-tools/⁠
#healthytip #eattherainbow

Sep 5

Today, on National Food Bank Day, we celebrate the power of community to changes lives!⁠
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Thank you to our food bank partners across the country for making our program what it is today! ⁠
Capital Area Food Bank, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), Harry Chapin Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, Roadrunner Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, and St Mary's Food Bank⁠.
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Aug 28

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/

Aug 26

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! 🥤🍌🫐🥭

Aug 25

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

Aug 23

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.

Aug 21

🍏 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.

Aug 20

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! 🍍🥦🍓⁠