HOUSTON, TX - Through its partnership with FreshPoint, a Sysco company, Brighter Bites has been able to help move over 3.6 million pounds of produce to deliver to 90 school sites. In total, almost 1,400 deliveries were made through FreshPoint’s support.

“We are incredibly grateful to FreshPoint for their unwavering support,” said Rich Dachman, Chief Executive Officer of Brighter Bites. “Having spent three decades with FreshPoint/Sysco myself, I know firsthand the values and dedication they bring to everything they do. Their backing is invaluable to us and underscores their commitment to making a positive impact by allowing us to supply millions of people in critical locations with our fresh produce and nutrition education programs.”

According to a press release, FreshPoint is the only partner of Brighter Bites’ that has supported programming in multiple cities, including Washington DC, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and cities throughout Southwest Florida.

FreshPoint Chief Executive Officer Jim Procuniar also commented on the announcement.

“FreshPoint provides fresh fruits and vegetables to our communities, and this partnership with Brighter Bites gives young students the opportunity to have access to fresh food which is particularly important with the smaller schools and intercity districts that Brighter Bites serves,” said Procuniar. “Not only does this program help underserved students, but it also helps farmers we work with to utilize excess product that would otherwise go to waste by getting it to where its needed most!”

With eight years of partnership between the two entities, Brighter Bites is also expanding its Board of Directors with a Sysco alum. Jenny Johnson, Senior Vice President, and Chief Accounting Officer at Sysco, will offer the nonprofit her extensive financial expertise to further its mission.

We commend Brighter Bites and FreshPoint for this continued partnership, and extend our congratulations to Jenny Johnson on this appointment.