Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites is a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2012, the organization employs 88 people and generates an annual revenue of $20 million. Brighter Bites delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly to families while providing them with nutrition education and fun food experiences. Their program provides participating families with 30-35 pounds of fresh produce each week for 16 weeks during the school year and eight weeks during the summer. This is accompanied by nutrition education materials such as handbooks, recipe cards, and healthy tip sheets. They also offer healthy recipe tastings for families to enjoy together during produce pick-up. The organization's mission is to create communities of health through fresh food, achieved through a three-step program that focuses on food access, food literacy, and food engagement. Brighter Bites was inspired by the founder's personal experience witnessing positive changes in her children's eating habits after participating in a weekly fruit and vegetable co-op. Brighter Bites can be contacted through its website at brighterbites.org, or via social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.