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?
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Do you have a Birthright near you? A woman's or family shelter is also a good option.
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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.
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Bump because I have a ton too that I would love to donate.
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@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!
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@winniebee: nope, I have no frozen stash whatsoever.
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@regberadaisy: oops I misread the thread and thought it was about donating frozen milk!!
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@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,)
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@LivsMama: thanks! I"ll call around.
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Definitely a food bank or a women's shelter!
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I have tons to donate too! I'll see of the local women's shelter will accept them.
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Most county health departments have a WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program that I'm sure would appreciate the donation as well.
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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.
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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!
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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
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I just heard this absolutely terrible sob story through a moms group on facebook... this family is in definite need of formula:
"Recently a young mother died of complications of HELLP Syndrome after the delivery of twin daughters:
"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.
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:
Rosanne and Robin Thompson
201 Prospect Bay Drive (E)
Grasonville, Md 21638."
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