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Brighter Bites Launches Programming in Greater Philadelphia

February 4, 2025 Brighter Bites

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. …

Organization Receives $15,000 Grant from the Collier Community Foundation

January 21, 2025 Brighter Bites

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. …

Stop Foodborne Illness Announces Sandra Eskin as New CEO Former USDA Deputy Under Secretary Officially Leads Nonprofit

January 21, 2025 Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP)

Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has a long track record of food safety advocacy. Throughout her career, Eskin has worked on a broad range of food safety, consumer protection, and public policy issues.   …

Brighter Bites Launches First Program Season at 12th Location In Las Cruces, New Mexico

April 25, 2024 Brighter Bites

“Brighter Bites has created an opportunity to support families in providing fresh fruits and vegetables for their homes. Every campus has seen a consistent turnout from families which has provided an opportunity to connect with all families in a new way,” said Naomi Chavez Lopez, Community School Manager at LCPS. “Brighter Bites has created an opportunity for schools to remove the stigma of receiving food and has focused on expanding palates for families with familiar and new produce.” …