FREE INFANT FORMULA
Westside Family Healthcare has partnered with Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Donate Delaware, The Food Bank of Delaware, Gensco Pharma and other community partners to distribute free infant formula to Delaware families.
Formula can be picked up at our Bear or 4th Street health centers during the hours listed below.
*Please note this initiative is for Delaware residents only.
Distributing Formula at These Locations
4th Street Health Center
1802 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Monday: 8am-9pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-12pm, 5pm-9pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Bear Health Center
404 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701
Monday: 8am-9pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-12pm, 5pm-9pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
For questions or assistance, please contact a Community Health Worker at 302-225-1805
Learn more about partner pick-up sites and the brand (Care A2+) of formula being distributed here
See the press release here
Infant Formula: Safety Do’s and Don’ts
- Never dilute formula. Adding more water or other liquids to infant formula can be dangerous and even life-threatening for babies.
- Avoid homemade formula: Babies fed homemade infant formula have been hospitalized due to hypocalcemia (low calcium).
- Do not give your baby alternative milk products. Plant-based milks (almond, soy, oat, etc.) are often low in protein and minerals.
- Changing your formula brand is OK: For most babies, if their regular brand of formula is not currently available, it is OK to substitute with a similar version.
- Talk to your doctor: Families should consult their medical provider if their babies or children require a special type of formula
Talk with your provider if you have any questions.
Infant Formula Recall Information
Abbott is voluntarily recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 (Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® powder formula that were voluntarily recalled on Feb. 17. Find more information and check if your formula is recalled HERE.
