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BRIGHTER BITES

BRIGHTER BITES

About

What Is It?

A nonprofit that delivers fresh produce and nutrition education to underserved communities where access to grocery stores stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables is sorely limited.

Help Needed:

Help unload and bag the fresh fruits and vegetables that are sent home with families each week, help distribute food, and other tasks. Please contact Brighter Bites for COVID-related updates.

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

16, with a valid ID.  Younger children may assist if a parent or guardian is volunteering as well.

Time Commitment

Volunteers are welcome for one shift or many. Shifts are available from Monday-Friday at various times from 8 AM – 1 PM. Check website for shift locations and dates.

 

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

Yes

Training Needed

Volunteers must be able to lift, carry, and bend. Some organizational skills are also required.

Help Needed

HELP DISTRIBUTE PRODUCE

You may do any or all of the following at a distribution:

Transport cases and bags of produce from the delivery truck to the bagging area.
Place fruits and vegetables into the Brighter Bites bags.
Keep the bagging area clean by disposing of trash and recycling.
Record recipients of produce on roster, hand out recipes, distribute bags, and help families to their cars.
Set up and pass out food samples, like smoothies, dips, and snacks.

Contact Details

Contact

Michael Carpenter

Email: michael.carpenter@brighterbites.org

Visit the Volunteer Page to see the Events Calendar, or contact Michael Carpenter, michael.carpenter@brighterbites.org, or Jessica Schauman, jessica.schauman@brighterbites.org

Website

http://brighterbites.org/

Location

BRIGHTER BITES

535 Portwall Street
Houston, Texas 77029

Location Details

535 Portwall Street
Houston, Texas 77029

Food packing for Brighter Bites takes place at the Houston Food Bank; food is distributed at schools, YMCAs, and other locations throughout Houston, as well as Pasadena and Humble. Check the event calendar for more information.

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Additional Information

“Please be aware that there is lifting, bending, and standing on your feet for long periods, so we suggest wearing your workout gear or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, as well as closed-toed shoes.“

Gallery

Volunteers from RetailMeNot, 2016
Volunteers from RetailMeNot, 2016
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 2016
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 2016
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2016
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2016
BB volunteers at the Houston Food Bank
BB volunteers at the Houston Food Bank
Kindergartners at Odom Elementary School
Kindergartners at Odom Elementary School
Volunteers, 2016
Volunteers, 2016
Daniel Webster Elementary
Daniel Webster Elementary
Sunrise Community Church, Austin
Sunrise Community Church, Austin
2016
2016
Volunteers at Chambers Elementary, Alief, 2016
Volunteers at Chambers Elementary, Alief, 2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
Juan, a Dallas volunteer, 2016
Juan, a Dallas volunteer, 2016
BB founders Lisa Helfman and Shreela Sharma
BB founders Lisa Helfman and Shreela Sharma
Volunteers from RetailMeNot, 2016
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 2016
2016
2016
BB volunteers at the Houston Food Bank
Kindergartners at Odom Elementary School
Volunteers, 2016
Daniel Webster Elementary
Sunrise Community Church, Austin
2016
Volunteers at Chambers Elementary, Alief, 2016
2016
2016
Juan, a Dallas volunteer, 2016
BB founders Lisa Helfman and Shreela Sharma

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