Australia Charity Receives Grant From The Herbalife Family Foundation For Nutrition Program To Benefit Children With Special Needs

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet
Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Article Date: 21 Feb 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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The Infants' Home Child & Family Services in Ashfield, Australia received a grant from the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) to help it provide a specialized nutrition program for the children in its care who have special dietary needs.

Founded in 1924, The Infants' Home cares for over 1000 children and their families annually, providing child care, parenting support programs and early intervention services. With the support of HFF, The Infants' Home will be better equipped to achieve its goal of providing comprehensive support for all of the children in its care.

The Casa Herbalife program was launched in 2005 to help provide healthy and nutritious meals by partnering with existing charities serving children. This is the 31st Casa Herbalife program established worldwide.

HFF is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation dedicated to improving children's lives by helping organizations provide healthy nutrition to children at risk. Additionally, HFF often supports relief efforts in response to natural disasters.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutritional supplements and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 65 countries through a network of 1.7 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children.

Herbalife Ltd.

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