https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:17:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234456 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:15:32 +0000 skibobrown 234456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just heard this absolutely terrible sob story through a moms group on facebook... this family is in definite need of formula:</p> <p>"Recently a young mother died of complications of HELLP Syndrome after the delivery of twin daughters:</p> <p>"This past weekend a young mother, Kellie Thompson Shiley, passed away from complications from child birth. She had just had twin girls, Blake Lillian and Ryan Paige when her liver ruptured. Later they diagnosed her with HELLP syndrome. She ...leaves behind two beautiful girls who never met their mother and a little 22 month old son, Landon, as well as a wonderful man and husband, Ryan. Ryan is a welder and travels often so the future is uncertain. Kellie was the bread winner in the family and family and friends are pulling together to rally around them. However, we all feel a little lost as to what to do to help. I am reaching out to see if there is a way to collect diapers, formula, anything to help through this terrible time.</p> <p>Twins can carry such a heavy burden both physically and mentally and financially. Kellie and Ryan had just sold their house and moved in with her parents to help them when they brought the twins home. Their address is:<br /> Rosanne and Robin Thompson<br /> 201 Prospect Bay Drive (E)<br /> Grasonville, Md 21638." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234383 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:03:33 +0000 sandy 234383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took mine to our pediatrician's office bc they have a ton of those formula samples that they either use in the office or donate </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234316 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:26:37 +0000 Sweet T 234316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I donated what I had to a local shelter. They were so grateful. Like pp said, it's in high demand but they don't receive a lot. Diapers are the same way. I donated a bunch that DS had outgrown. If you have them, send those too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234210 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:45:50 +0000 doodlepoodle 234210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a women's shelter that ALWAYS accepts formula, like @Livsmama said formula is very rarely donated. Maybe try calling the health department or local churches to see what suggestions they have. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234189 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:39:24 +0000 MrsLMA 234189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most county health departments have a WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program that I'm sure would appreciate the donation as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-234085 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:04:52 +0000 banana 234085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have tons to donate too! I'll see of the local women's shelter will accept them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233871 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:40:54 +0000 dagret 233871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely a food bank or a women's shelter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233819 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:24:14 +0000 regberadaisy 233819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: thanks! I"ll call around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233818 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:23:36 +0000 LivsMama 233818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I brought mine to a food pantry. I called around and asked if any of them in my area were specifically looking for it. They were SO THRILLED to get formula. Apparently its one of the things least donated and one of the things most needed (at this shelter anyways,) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233809 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:19:54 +0000 winniebee 233809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: oops I misread the thread and thought it was about donating frozen milk!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233786 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:09:33 +0000 regberadaisy 233786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: nope, I have no frozen stash whatsoever.<br /> I have a ton of formula samples to donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233785 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:08:41 +0000 winniebee 233785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: are you planning to donte be milk you froze while on dairy? Im hoping to be able to use it once DS is 6 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-233780 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:05:30 +0000 regberadaisy 233780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump because I have a ton too that I would love to donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-94955 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:12:50 +0000 LivsMama 94955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont know what birthright is, but there apears to be one about 10 miles from where I am. I was thinking shelter, food pantry, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-94946 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:03:10 +0000 looch 94946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a Birthright near you? A woman's or family shelter is also a good option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-where-i-can-donate-formula#post-94936 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:44:17 +0000 LivsMama 94936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got SO MANY samples of formula in the hospital and in the mail, and bought a can to have on hand in case EBF didnt work out. Most of it is good through June, but some of the travel packs that we got in the mail are only good until April. I dont want to just throw it out...that stuff is expensive, and I feel like there are people and places who need it. But where would I donate it to? Like a womens shelter? Anyone have an ideas? </p>