https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:09:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841376 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:55:59 +0000 futuremama 841376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zippylef: Nope, not pregnant and we'll probably be moving before I am pregnant/have a baby so I don't want to move this stuff to another state.</p> <p>Thanks, ladies! I hadn't thought of the food bank. I'll run by there today :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841362 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:32:56 +0000 Sweet T 841362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I donated to a food bank. From what I've heard, they usually need formula and diapers but don't get them very often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841333 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:44:42 +0000 erinpye 841333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I read once that food banks really love the donations and don't get a lot of formula, so definitely see if you can find one nearby and donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841276 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:23:01 +0000 sunny 841276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am planning to donate to the food bank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841261 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:15:33 +0000 Grace 841261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food banks usually have a high need for formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-841025 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:18:21 +0000 anbanan15 841025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had given mine to a friend who gave birth a few months after me. Breastfeeding didn't work out for her and she made her DD a "custom" blend of formulas from using the 3 major brands so she took all my samples of my hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-840998 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:51:23 +0000 yoursilverlining 840998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I donate them to a local homeless shelter for women/children.. And I take the donation as a tax deduction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-840832 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:18:43 +0000 lomom 840832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked around at work and found a couple of coworkers who used those brands. What they couldn't use (I got a newborn sample and her LO was older) I put in the food drive box at church.</p> <p>I did keep a can for emergencies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-840813 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:04:06 +0000 loveisstrange 840813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If youre pregnant, it might be good to stash a can for emergencies. </p> <p>As for the rest, definitely try a local womans shelter. My daughter no longer drinks it and it was never the right brand, so thats what we do when it comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-formula-samples#post-840807 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:57:05 +0000 futuremama 840807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get formula samples (both Enfamil and Similac) every couple of weeks. I'm not sure how I got onto this list, but they're pretty large boxes of them. This latest sample came with 2-12.5 oz cans and four smaller pouches. I don't have any need for it right now, but I don't want to throw it away. I know it's expensive! Does anyone know of an organization that will accept it? I may just find a local women's shelter, but I thought you ladies might have a good idea. </p>