HOUSTON, TX - Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is excited to announce the launch of a new webpage dedicated to its “Food is Medicine” initiative in partnership with UTHealth Houston. This new page highlights the nonprofit’s transformative work over the past several years, showcasing the powerful connection between healthy food and improved health outcomes.

The “Food is Medicine” initiative emphasizes the role of nutrition in managing chronic diseases, preventing illness, and improving overall well-being. Key features of the new webpage include visuals, personal testimonials, publications and research, and exciting highlights that detail the program’s success and impact.

“Our goal is to provide all children and their families with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables while teaching them how to use it to reduce risk of diet-related chronic disease later in life. As part of our Food Is Medicine efforts, we will integrate provision of fresh produce and nutrition education in the health care system so healthy food can be part of preventing or managing disease, and promoting well-being,” said Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, professor and vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, and co-founder of Brighter Bites, in a recent press release.

The “Food is Medicine” page highlights how the work that Brighter Bites does in providing participants with fresh food and nutrition education, ultimately supports the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. By addressing both the root causes of these conditions and the social determinants of health, the initiative has led to measurable improvements in health outcomes for countless individuals in the communities served.

“We are proud to share our ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative with our supporters and the broader community,” said Rich Dachman, Chief Executive Officer of Brighter Bites. “This initiative is at the heart of our mission to build healthier futures for families across the country. For the past several years, we’ve seen firsthand how access to fresh, nutritious food along with nutrition education can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and lead to better health outcomes.”

The new webpage is live now and can be accessed at www.brighterbites.org/food-is-medicine, or follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube.