AUGUST 13, 2026
Stratum Nutrition donates 10,000 bottles of multivitamins to help expand nutrition access for underserved communities in Missouri
WASHINGTON — The CRN Foundation today applauded Stratum Nutrition® for donating 10,000 bottles of adult multivitamins through Vitaquest International LLC’s VQ Cares program, supporting individuals and families served by free and charitable clinics across Missouri.
The contribution is the latest in the CRN Foundation's Access Initiative, a national effort to increase access to high-quality dietary supplements and essential nutrition for underserved populations. The Foundation partners with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to connect industry resources with NAFC's nationwide network of clinics, and with Vitaquest's VQ Cares program, which brings together ingredient suppliers, service providers and manufacturers — with Vitaquest handling manufacturing — to turn donated resources into finished products for communities in need.
"Stratum Nutrition's generosity demonstrates exactly what the Access Initiative was created to inspire—companies across our industry bringing their resources and expertise together to make better nutrition accessible to people who need it most," said Jeff Ventura, Executive Director of the CRN Foundation. "We are deeply grateful to Stratum for stepping forward and to Vitaquest for creating a model through VQ Cares that allows industry partners to turn their commitment into tangible nutritional support for communities. Ten thousand bottles of multivitamins mean thousands of opportunities to make a meaningful difference in people's lives."
"At Stratum Nutrition®, we believe innovation has its greatest impact when it improves lives," said Micah Osborne, Chief Executive Officer of Stratum Nutrition®. "Partnering with Vitaquest, the NAFC, and the CRN Foundation through VQ Cares allows us to extend the reach of science-backed nutritional solutions to individuals who may otherwise lack access to them. We're honored to support an initiative that demonstrates what our industry can accomplish when organizations work together to improve community health."
Vitaquest launched VQ Cares to provide free, high-quality dietary supplements to families in need, initially committing $500,000 worth of multivitamins annually to free clinics nationwide. The company has invited other dietary supplement industry members to participate and help expand the program's reach.
“VQ Cares was built on the idea that our industry can accomplish more when we work together,” said Gregory Drew, Vice President of Innovation at Vitaquest. “Stratum Nutrition’s generous contribution is exactly the kind of collaboration we hoped this initiative would inspire. By combining the commitment of ingredient partners like Stratum with Vitaquest’s manufacturing capabilities and the reach of the CRN Foundation and NAFC, we can turn industry generosity into meaningful nutritional support for communities that need it most.”
Stratum Nutrition joins a growing group of companies supporting the Access Initiative, including a product donation valued at nearly $2 million from Nutrawise Health & Beauty (youtheory), a division of Jamieson Wellness, and a $25,000 grant from the Nestlé Health Science Foundation.
About the CRN Foundation The CRN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides consumers and healthcare practitioners with science-based information on the benefits of dietary supplements and functional food. Through education and outreach initiatives, the Foundation promotes responsible use of nutritional products to improve public health and wellness.
About Stratum Nutrition® Stratum Nutrition® is a trusted innovator and global supplier of science-backed functional ingredients for human and pet health. The company's portfolio of clinically researched ingredients helps brands develop differentiated products across key health categories including joint health, cognitive wellness, gut health, beauty-from-within, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Through scientific rigor, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to innovation, Stratum Nutrition delivers ingredient solutions that help customers bring meaningful, effective products to market.
About the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved and the more than 1,400 free and charitable clinics that serve them. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC works to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality healthcare. For more information, visit www.nafcclinics.org.
About Vitaquest International LLC Vitaquest is a leading contract development and manufacturing partner for the dietary supplement and nutraceutical industry. The company provides comprehensive product development, formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and related services to help brands bring high-quality nutritional products to market. Through its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, Vitaquest partners with customers across a wide range of health and wellness categories.