Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites The mission of Brighter Bites is to create communities of health through fresh food. And the lives they lead will be as vibrant as the foods they crave.

Our goal is to change behavior among underserved children and their families to prevent obesity and achieve long-term health. We use a three-part formula rooted in science and developed for impact: produce distribution + nutrition education + fun food experience. Brighter Bites is a comprehensive, multi-component school, preschool,, after-school, and summer camp program that utilizes reliable access to fruits and vegetables, nutrition education, and consistent exposure to recipes and health messages that feature fresh food. We aim to build demand for fresh produce in the communities we serve with repeated exposure to a variety of fruits and vegetables and easy, family-friendly recipes to keep kids asking for more. Brighter Bites is rooted in the belief that if we give our kids something better to munch on, they will. Since 2012, Brighter Bites has delivered over 14 million pounds of fresh fruits and veggies and 100,000s of nutrition education materials to more than 30,000 families across the nation.

As we gear up for another fall season, it’s a fantastic time to incorporate Brussels sprouts into our meals. Like many v...
10/06/2026

As we gear up for another fall season, it’s a fantastic time to incorporate Brussels sprouts into our meals. Like many veggies, Brussels sprouts are versatile and can be used in many different ways! Whether you like to shave them thinly as the base of a salad or roast them until golden brown, they have excellent flavor.⁠
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This October we’re thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Church Brothers Farms. We hope you’ll join us in making all the cozy fall recipes this season!⁠
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Try this recipe today and let us know what you think!
www.brighterbites.org/recipe/perfect-pear-and-brussels-sprout-salad

DC, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia friends,⁠⁠When you shop at your local Giant Food store this month (October), be sur...
10/05/2026

DC, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia friends,⁠
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When you shop at your local Giant Food store this month (October), be sure to grab a Community Bag. For every Community Bag sold, $1 will go to support Brighter Bites' work to bring fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education to families! ⁠
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Thank you for your support in building healthier communities!

We’re proud to begin year two of our work supported by the CareFirst Place-Based Grants Initiative! Through this three y...
10/01/2026

We’re proud to begin year two of our work supported by the CareFirst Place-Based Grants Initiative!

Through this three year investment, we’re working alongside the Institute for Public Health Innovation, Prince George’s County Food Equity Council, and Georgetown University to bring fresh produce, nutrition education, recipe demonstrations, and connections to community resources to families across six elementary schools in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Thank you, CareFirst, for your continued investment in healthier families and communities!

We recently welcomed Sysco employees to volunteer with Brighter Bites in Houston! ❤️⁠⁠Team members rolled up their sleev...
09/30/2026

We recently welcomed Sysco employees to volunteer with Brighter Bites in Houston! ❤️⁠
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Team members rolled up their sleeves to help pack fresh fruits and vegetables for Brighter Bites families. We’re grateful for their time, energy, and continued support of our work in Houston and beyond!

🥦 Broccoli is our featured veggie this month, and we’re celebrating with a fresh and crunchy Broccoli Grape Salad!Sweet ...
09/29/2026

🥦 Broccoli is our featured veggie this month, and we’re celebrating with a fresh and crunchy Broccoli Grape Salad!

Sweet grapes + crisp broccoli make this colorful recipe a fun way to enjoy more fruits and veggies.

Do your kids prefer broccoli raw or cooked? Tell us in the comments!

Every child deserves the opportunity to begin the school year with confidence, prepared to learn, grow, and thrive. Howe...
09/28/2026

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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Join us as we are transforming lives one bite at a time, one lesson at a time, one student at a time. Help ensure that more children walk into the classroom ready to learn and families have the resources they need to build brighter, healthier futures.⁠
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Change Starts at School: www.brighterbites.org/backtoschool2026

At Brighter Bites, nutrition education is about more than knowing what’s healthy. It’s about giving kids and families op...
09/25/2026

At Brighter Bites, nutrition education is about more than knowing what’s healthy. It’s about giving kids and families opportunities to explore new foods, build confidence, and discover what they enjoy.⁠
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By pairing nutrition education with fresh produce families can take home, healthy habits have a chance to grow—one bite at a time. ❤️

We’re grateful to the Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation for investing in healthier families in San Antonio! Their suppo...
09/24/2026

We’re grateful to the Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation for investing in healthier families in San Antonio! Their support helps Brighter Bites provide families with fresh produce and the nutrition education and resources to build healthy habits at home. ❤️

Thank you for helping us create brighter, healthier futures for San Antonio families!

We love seeing our partners in action! ❤️ Thank you to the Sysco team for volunteering alongside Brighter Bites at Missi...
09/24/2026

We love seeing our partners in action! ❤️ Thank you to the Sysco team for volunteering alongside Brighter Bites at Mission Elementary and helping make fresh produce distributions possible for Fort Bend ISD families. We’re grateful for your continued partnership!

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535 Portwall Street
Houston, TX
77029

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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