VITAMIN ANGELS EXPANDED US REACH BY 25% AND PACKAGE OF NUTRITION SOLUTIONS, FURTHERING MISSION TO END MALNUTRITION WORLDWIDE
GOLETA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States' maternal health crisis continues, Vitamin Angels focused its efforts on expanding its US programs, increasing its reach by 25% over the last five years and providing thousands of underserved pregnant women in the US with the prenatal vitamins and minerals they need to support a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support. By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.
- Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support.
- By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.
- "We made incredible progress this past year towards our mission to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide," said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels Founder and President.
- In an effort to address this need, Vitamin Angels plans to reach 50% of underserved pregnant women in the US with prenatal vitamins and minerals by the end of 2024.