USANA Partners with Cherries to Support Local Youth
USANA Health Sciences, along with the USANA Foundation, has partnered with English soccer club AFC Bournemouth to support local youth in the Bournemouth area. This collaboration aims to extend the club's existing community initiatives, such as the Holiday Activity Fund, through matching grants to introduce weekly breakfast club sessions for local schools. The initiative will benefit over 200 children by providing nutritious breakfasts and promoting physical activity, enhancing their academic performance.
USANA Foundation, founded in 2012, has significantly impacted communities by providing over 100 million meals in 44 countries. The Foundation's programs, such as USANA Kids Eat and the USANA Garden Towers, aim to combat food poverty and malnutrition.
Brian Paul, USANA Foundation president, emphasized the importance of sustainable and nutritious food networks, while Brent Neidig, USANA's chief commercial officer, highlighted the company's commitment to community health beyond the field.
- USANA's collaboration with AFC Bournemouth supports over 200 local children with healthy breakfasts and physical activities.
- The USANA Foundation has provided over 100 million meals in 44 countries since its inception in 2012.
- The initiative extends the existing Holiday Activity Fund into term time, increasing support for local youth.
- USANA has been AFC Bournemouth's Official Nutritional and Multi-Vitamin Supplier since 2015, ensuring the health and performance of the club's players.
- The press release does not provide specific financial data or measurable outcomes related to the new initiative.
- There is no mention of the duration or long-term sustainability of the breakfast club program beyond the initial grant.
AFC Bournemouth and USANA join forces to empower local youngsters with breakfast club initiatives
"We are really pleased to be able to expand on our school holiday activities with the breakfast clubs, providing the important start to the day for the continued success of pupils across local schools," said Steve Cuss, head of community at AFC Bournemouth. "Working in partnership with USANA, over 200 local children will have the opportunity of physical activity and a healthy breakfast to start the school day."
Founded in 2012, the USANA Foundation has changed countless lives. They've provided over 100 million meals in 44 countries, and through programs like USANA Kids Eat and the USANA Garden Towers, the Foundation has made a profound and lasting impact.
"Our mission at the USANA Foundation is to develop a network of communities built on long-lasting, sustainable, and nutritious food," said Brian Paul, USANA Foundation president. "Our hope is that this initiative will help fulfil our mission and create a positive impact on the community. Food poverty and insecurity is an issue in the Bournemouth, Poole and
Research underscores the positive impact of breakfast on academic performance. Since 2015/16, USANA has proudly served as the club's Official Nutritional and Multi-Vitamin Supplier, nurturing all teams. Their foundation remains steadfast in its mission to combat hunger and malnutrition, both locally and globally.
"Since partnering with AFC Bournemouth in 2015, USANA has been committed to the health and performance of their players," said Brent Neidig, USANA's chief commercial officer. "We are thrilled to extend our efforts beyond the field by combating child hunger and leveraging our shared strengths to make a lasting, positive impact on community health."
About Bournemouth AFC
AFC Bournemouth is a football club competing in the highest tier of English football, having achieved a record points total of 48 across the 2023/24 Premier League season. The club is also proud to have a flourishing academy, which has teams ranging from under-9s to under-18s, as well as a development squad and women's team, who went through the season unbeaten in the National League and won the Hampshire Cup.
About USANA
USANA (NYSE: USNA) prides itself on providing the highest-quality nutritional products to consumers worldwide. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and Active Nutrition lines, USANA has proven for more than 30 years why it's a company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at USANA.com or learn more about USANA's sustainability efforts here.
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