The Vitamin Bridge (TVB) is based on a simple concept: if prenatal vitamins are beneficial to women with healthy diets and access to prenatal care, they must also be good for women who lack these resources. Our business plan is equally simple: procure prenatal vitamins and give them to under-resourced women who need them. Knowledge is a powerful tool so, we also provide USDA’s “Tips for Pregnant Moms” with every bottle of vitamins donated. Healthier moms have healthier babies which is good for everyone.
Prenatal vitamins are recommended for women of childbearing potential to reduce preventable birth defects such as neural tube defects according to the CDC. Opportunities abound for the efficient delivery of these life-improving supplements to America’s most vulnerable. Our network of first-touch providers (pregnancy centers and low-cost health clinics) through whom we donate prenatal vitamins is already serving under-resourced women. When prenatal vitamins are made available, these community-based providers become willing partners in promoting a healthier start to pregnancy for moms and babies.
Rooted in the principle of “Love your neighbor as yourself,” (Mark 12:31 NIV), TVB strives to fill nutritional gaps, reduce unnecessary suffering, and help others flourish. The opportunities and benefits are clear. How far TVB goes and how quickly it gets there will depend on the support it receives and the organizational structure established.
To improve prenatal vitamin access for under-resourced moms-to-be.
Proceeds received from North Texas Giving Day will help support under-resourced, moms-to-be with prenatal vitamins and healthy pregnancy information.
Over 80% of the financial support we receive goes to fund the program costs which include prenatal vitamins for donation, vitamin storage costs, shipping costs, nutrition information, and program management.
The CDC recommends that all women of child-bearing potential consume a prenatal vitamin as a regular component of their diet. Unfortunately, many under-resourced, moms-to-be do not have access to prenatal vitamins before, during and after pregnancy. The Vitamin Bridge improves the availability of prenatal vitamins to this population of women through product donation to nonprofit organizations providing free pregnancy-related services.
Organization name
The Vitamin Bridge
Causes
Health Care, Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Women & Girls
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Fannin, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
P.O. Box 2843