SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to aid
those affected by the wide-spread devastation of Hurricane Harvey,
the USANA True Health Foundation (THF), has donated $130,000. This amount will be used for food,
nutrition and other aid through THF's long-time partners, the
Children's Hunger Fund and International Relief Teams, as well as
Houston-based officials who will
assist in distribution.
"Through the generosity of our Associates and other donors, the
True Health Foundation will be able to distribute 27 pallets of
food equaling over 15,000 meals," said Kevin Guest, chief executive officer at
USANA. "While disasters of this magnitude are sobering, we
are grateful to have the ability and means available to assist and
provide support where it is so desperately needed."
Hurricane Harvey broke all records for rainfall from a single
storm in the continental United
States when it reached the Texas coast last week. Tens of thousands
of Houston residents are displaced
from their homes, with search and rescue operations still
underway. With each passing day, the amount of people
displaced, as well as casualties of the storm, continue to
grow.
"Our hearts are with the people of Texas during this incredibly trying time,"
said Brian Paul, executive director
of communication for THF. "The True Health Foundation's
mission is to provide food and nutrition to those in need. We are
glad that we are able to mobilize funds and resources quickly, and
send aid to those who are suffering in this region."
100% of proceeds to the Foundation's Area of Greatest Need
through September 10 will be used to
help victims of Hurricane Harvey. To make a donation, please
visit: www.usanafoundation.org.
Through humanitarian missions, regular contributions,
fundraising projects and collaborations with the Women's Tennis
Association, the nonprofit organization has raised over
$13 million to aid hundreds around
the world. The Foundation has donated over $6.3 million in its children's multivitamin
product — Usanimals — to the Children's Hunger Fund and an
additional $5.7 million has been
donated to feeding children, providing aid in needy areas as well
as disaster relief globally. Most recently, THF raised over 1
million meals during USANA's International Convention in
August 2017.
About the USANA True Health Foundation
The USANA
True Health Foundation (NYSE: USNA) is a
registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by USANA Health
Sciences to help expand and enhance USANA's ongoing charitable
efforts. Its mission is to ensure that impoverished children and
families reach their fullest potential by providing food and
nutrition. The USANA True Health Foundation has an active
partnership with organizations such as HealthCorps and
the Children's Hunger Fund, which share the same vision of making
the world a happier and healthier place. Learn more at
our website (www.USANAfoundation.org), follow us
on Twitter (@USANAfoundation), or like us
on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USANAfoundation).
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