Our Impact
Every school day is another opportunity to help a child feel ready to learn. Here is how Bright Apple’s work reaches classrooms in Maury County.
1,500,000+
Healthy snacks provided since 2019
10
Maury County Elementary schools currently served
How Bright Apple Works
Bright Apple works directly with school principals and food distributors to keep healthy snacks available throughout the school day.
Schools help us understand where the need is greatest. Food distributors deliver nutritious snacks directly to participating elementary schools, and school teams place them in the hands of students who need them.
Our model is simple, local, and built to grow—beginning in Maury County and designed to serve more communities over time.
Our Schools
2025–2026 Impact Report
During the 2025–2026 school year, Bright Apple provided healthy snacks across 10 Maury County elementary schools.
At the end of the school year, teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and school staff shared how dependable access to healthy snacks affected their students and classrooms.
300,000 +
Healthy snacks provided during the 2025–2026 school year
98%
Improved equity among students in their school.
94%
Students use Bright Apple snacks every day.
89%
Reduced staff’s need to personally purchase snacks.
90%
Gave school staff peace of mind.
“...their belly is full, and they can focus on their learning...”
— Megan Chatman
Family Resource Director, Mount Pleasant Elementary
What Educators Say
“...No one feels left out!”
— Kelly Myers
Principal, Highland Park Elementary
“I asked a student why she had not eaten her snack yet, and she replied sadly that it was going to be her supper.”
— Sadonna Smith
Second Grade Teacher, Joseph Brown Elementary
Maury County Public Schools recently joined Bright Apple and school board leaders for a firsthand look at snack stations at Battle Creek and Riverside elementary schools.
Bright Apple in Our Schools
“A student who was too upset to eat lunch ate an apple and an oatmeal bar to get through the rest of the day.”
— Anonymous school staff survey response
“Bright Apple snacks help keep my students fed and reduce hunger induced behaviors.”
— Anonymous school staff survey response
“Many students do not have access to healthy snacks at home. Especially fresh fruit. The children light up when they see the bananas and apples!”
— Anonymous school staff survey response
“All students have access to snacks, which helps reduce hunger as a barrier to learning.”
— Anonymous school staff survey response
Help us reach the next school.
Your support keeps healthy snacks available in Maury County classrooms while helping Bright Apple prepare to serve more students and communities.