Around 30 percent of the world’s population still lacks access to basic health services and essential nutrition. Vitamin Angels is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of pregnant women, infants and young children by partnering with local organizations to address malnutrition and expand access to life-changing micronutrients.
What They Do
Vitamin Angels collaborates with community and government partners worldwide to distribute vitamins and minerals where health and nutrition services are insufficient. By leveraging established delivery networks, the organization helps meet urgent needs while building a foundation for long-term health improvements.
Their core activities include:
- Providing prenatal vitamins to expectant mothers to support maternal health and healthy fetal development.
- Distributing Vitamin A supplements, a nutrient the body cannot produce that is critical for a strong immune system, normal vision and the proper function of vital organs.
- Supporting deworming and supplementary feeding programs to further enhance child health and nutrition outcomes.
How They Do It
Vitamin Angels partners with local nonprofits and government health programs and relies on contributions from corporate partners to extend reach and scale. Working through existing health systems allows the organization to distribute supplements efficiently and sustainably.
Some of the corporate partners that have supported Vitamin Angels include well-known vitamin brands and suppliers, which contribute product donations, funding or program support to help the organization reach vulnerable populations.
How You Can Help
There are several simple ways to support Vitamin Angels’ work:
- Spread the word on social media. Create a birthday fundraiser on platforms that support charitable giving or share the organization’s mission with your network.
- Follow Vitamin Angels on social platforms to stay informed about programs and volunteer opportunities.
- Shop with brands that support the organization. Purchasing from companies that partner with Vitamin Angels can contribute to their efforts when those companies donate a portion of sales or products.
Supporting Through Purchases
Consider checking the product partners listed above when you shop—some companies provide direct support to Vitamin Angels through product donations or financial contributions. Supporting these brands is an easy way to help fund distribution of vitamins and nutrition programs in underserved communities.
To learn more about Vitamin Angels and their programs, visit their official site for current information about initiatives and ways to get involved.