Medela vows to support 850 families in need

MCHENRY - In recognition of 40 years supporting families across the U.S., Medela Monday said it will donate breastfeeding equipment to support 850 new and expectant mothers in need to be distributed by Good+Foundation.

Good+Foundation is a nonprofit organization and longtime Medela partner, the company said. Medela will be donating its double electric breast pumps and nursing tanks and nursing bras.

Medela has donated more than $1.95 million in in-kind product donations to Good+Foundation since 2008.

"Medela Cares reflects our commitment to ensuring that new moms and babies have access to the quality products and services needed to support their breast milk feeding journey, and we're thrilled to advance the important work Good+Foundation is doing for families across America by providing the breast pumps and nursing apparel that new moms need," said Kimberly Aasen, senior director of global communications and corporate social responsibility for Medela.

Good+Foundation has offices and warehouses in New York City and Los Angeles and strategically distributes more than $7 million worth of goods each year across the country.