Walgreens expands program to supply vitamins to pregnant women

DEERFIELD — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Friday mentioned greater than 300 million girls and youngsters around the globe have acquired life-changing nutritional vitamins and minerals by way of its eight-year partnership with Vitamin Angels.

The 2 organizations additionally introduced a brand new purpose: Reaching 500 million girls and youngsters by the tip of August 2025, which is the tip of WBA’s fiscal yr.

“This milestone with Vitamin Angels is outstanding and exemplifies the dedication we’ve to the well being and well-being of girls and youngsters around the globe,” mentioned Richard Ellis, vp, Company Social Accountability, WBA. “I am extraordinarily happy with our partnership and the work we proceed to do to assist individuals lead more healthy and happier lives.”

Since 2013, WBA has supported Vitamin Angels’ efforts to supply nutritional vitamins and minerals to undernourished girls and youngsters worldwide. Vitamin Angels helps at-risk populations in want — particularly pregnant girls, new moms and youngsters below 5 — acquire entry to life-changing nutritional vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin Angels has program companions in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and in 65 extra international locations. Final month, WBA and Vitamin Angels introduced a brand new, prenatal vitamin pilot program in 16 of its Walgreens shops on the South Aspect and West Aspect of Chicago.