Purpose – This community service project aims to enhance awareness regarding adolescent anemia, assess the nutritional health and anemia levels, and distribute iron supplement tablets to help prevent anemia among targeted individuals at SMAN 9 Kota Bengkulu. Design/methodology/approach – The methods used in this community service include providing education about adolescent anemia. Nutritional status measurements were carried out using body mass index and hemoglobin measurements to determine the anemia status of students, and each student was given blood supplement tablets. This activity was carried out on July 24, 2025, at SMA N 9 Kota Bengkulu with a total of 38 students. Findings – The findings from the activity indicated a rise in awareness regarding anemia. Post-test results showed that 89.5% had good knowledge related to anemia. There are 55.3% of students who have a normal nutritional status, and 47.4% of students have anemia. This anemia rate is quite high. Originality/value – This community service activity is unique and carried out comprehensively because education about anemia is carried out, early detection is also carried out by checking hemoglobin levels, and blood supplement tablets are given as a preventive effort for anemia students.
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