Brighter Bites

It’s #backtoschool time, and at #BrighterBites kids and schools are at the core of what we do! Join our mission to make this year the healthiest one yet for thousands of kids and families across the country! ????????Head to https://lnkd.in/gNfWWuqW to join our mission! Our "bananafesto": We believe in fresh food. Color. Crispness. Crunch over crumbles. Food that’s not been fiddled with—and that’s as easy to find as it is to eat. Brighter Bites brings healthier choices into the homes, minds, and mouths of our children and their families. We’re a locally-started, globally-minded initiative that delivers fresh #fruits & #vegetables directly into our kids’ hands, teaching them how to use and choose a different kind of fast food. Every week, students bring home fifty servings of fresh produce from school, along with recipe cards, nutrition facts, and ideas for preparation. Brighter Bites is rooted in the belief that if we give our kids something better to munch on, they will. And the lives they lead will be as vibrant as the foods they crave. #NutritionEducation #Childhealth #Nonprofit #HealthEquity #HealthyKidsFood

?? Happy {hashtag|\#|WorldFoodDay}! Today, we're thrilled to announce our partnership with @[HungryFriend](106361882202033), the restaurant app that gives back.??? Here’s how to get started: ????Sign Up Now: Head over to the link or download the HungryFriend app here: https://lnkd.in/gW8ZjCHk ????Create Your Account: Fill out your details to create your HungryFriend account—it only takes a few minutes! ????Start Dining Out: Explore partner restaurants and start dining out with purpose. Every meal counts towards making a positive impact. When you dine out using the HungryFriend app, 4% of your total bill goes towards supporting the Brighter Bites mission, at no extra cost to you!? Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference with every meal you enjoy. Celebrate World Food Day by downloading HungryFriend today! Together, we can create healthier communities, one bite at a time! https://lnkd.in/gW8ZjCHk {hashtag|\#|EatForACause}

Did you know, Brighter Bites has facilitated 150,000+ #nutritioneducation lessons since 2017? In addition to students receiving nutrition education lessons in class, all families that participate in the program receive free nutrition education resources like recipes, tip sheets, handbooks, and our free Brighter Bites app????. Learn more about the impact we are making in the communities we serve alongside The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health https://lnkd.in/g39WYY4W

This Thursday! We are excited to be a part of the IFPA Education Festival Session Growing Healthy Habits: Transforming Children's Diets Through Early Education. Join us at the Global Produce and Floral Show on Thursday, October 17th at 12:00 pm where Rich Dachman and Gabriela D'Arrigo will be highlighting our impact. We'd love for you to join us! See you soon! For more details and to see the full schedule, click here: https://lnkd.in/g4kEufkF

Honoring Native American/Indigenous culture today and every day! #IndigenousPeoplesDay

The connection between food and health has never been clearer! ?? Watch Brighter Bites Co-Founder Dr. Shreela Sharma’s presentation to discover the #FoodIsMedicine initiatives transforming healthcare delivery. Click to watch and learn! #HealthEquity #FoodAsMedicine

We’re excited to share that we received a generous $10,000 grant from the Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation to support our program in San Antonio!?? With their support, we’ll continue to bring fresh produce and nutrition education to one of our youngest cities!

We are honored to be recognized by Blue Zones Project - Monterey County for making a difference in Salinas and throughout Monterey County. Thank you, Blue Zones Project Monterey County, for honoring our commitment to nourishing communities and empowering families to lead healthier lives!

Exciting News! Brighter Bites is thrilled to join Albertson's and their family of stores including Safeway, Tom Thumb, and more, Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally. Volunteer at our organization and log your hours from September- October to win groceries for a year and a $10K donation to our org! Don’t miss out- log your hours here and make an impact! https://lnkd.in/dUCDpCJs #MillionHourVolunteerRally #NourishingNeighbors

#MondayMotivation: We’re ready to "turnip" the impact this week as we serve our partner schools with fresh produce and nutrition education! There’s nothing more inspiring than starting the week by nourishing our communities. Let’s make it a fruitful one! ??@ Hillcrest Heights Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools #PGCPSProud #BrighterBites