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-5pm

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.

HELPFUL LINKS

Locations & Hours

Note that some of our hours have changed.

To schedule an appointment at one of our locations, please call (302) 224-6800.

Please fax all clinical information and/or medical health record information to (302) 322-6201.

Westside’s Provider-On-Call service is available for urgent medical questions or concerns when our office is closed, by calling (302) 655-5822.

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room.

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