This merger marks a significant milestone in the fight against food insecurity and diet-related diseases, combining the strengths of both organizations. Over the course of the year, +BOX will begin the slow transition with the goal of Brighter Bites obtaining operations in San Diego in the fall.
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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. …
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. …
For every Act Bar purchased, the company will donate ten cents to Brighter Bites to further its mission of providing fresh produce to under-resourced families across the country. The Brighter Bites name will be present on the packaging, and Act Bar plans to continue this donation indefinitely. …
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. …
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