Brighter Bites in action

AUSTIN, TX—I stopped by a local elementary school to pack bags for the most recent Brighter Bites distribution to see for myself how the program works. If you’re...

By Pamela Riemenschneider
December 20, 2018
1 minute read

AUSTIN, TX—I stopped by a local elementary school to pack bags for the most recent Brighter Bites distribution to see for myself how the program works.

If you’re not familiar with Houston-based Brighter Bites, they’re a program that donates two bags of produce each week to families in underserved areas.

Started by Lisa Helfman, the program has expanded rapidly over the past few years, with plans for affiliate and franchise programs in the next few years.

Take a look at Brighter Bites. 

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Pamela Riemenschneider is the Retail Editor for Blue Book Services.

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