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We used (1) purposive sampling of schools and (2) convenience sampling of parents\/caregivers to recruit participants. Research staff conducted three face-to-face qualitative focus groups in Spanish and English. Transcripts were coded using deductive and inductive reasoning.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S136898002400260X_as3\">\n\t    <jats:title>Setting:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Three elementary schools serving low-income families in Houston, Texas, in February-May of 2022.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S136898002400260X_as4\">\n\t    <jats:title>Participants:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Brighter Bites parents\/caregivers from the 2021\u20132022 school year.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S136898002400260X_as5\">\n\t    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Three primary themes emerged: (1) child involvement in grocery shopping \u2013 most parents\/caregivers shop with their children. Children sometimes bring their own grocery lists, select their produce or help by counting produce; (2) the importance of balancing quality and affordability of fruits and vegetables purchased \u2013 both when selecting stores and choosing produce; (3) exposure to new varieties and higher quality of fruits and vegetables through Brighter Bites programming \u2013 parents\/caregivers reported purchasing new fruits and vegetables as a result of participating in Brighter Bites.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S136898002400260X_as6\">\n\t    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Findings can inform nutrition education programming and policies targeting fruit and vegetable consumption for low-income families. Child involvement may be a good target for nutrition-based behaviour change programs. Nutrition programs and policies should consider both produce affordability and quality. Exposure and opportunities to try new fruits and vegetables can lead to future purchases of new produce. 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