Place to Donate Formula?

[ufonium2]

While I was pregnant, and ever since, we've been getting formula samples in the mail. We've got probably a month's worth of each of three different formula brands. Our son is allergic to milk, so we can't use any of them. I hate to throw away what amounts to probably $75 worth of formula, but I don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions of where I could donate it to? Thanks!

 

[JulySheMustFly]

Cows milk made both my daughter and son ill too. I donated probably 8 of the large cans of powdered formula to the salvation army in town.

 

[CarrieAg93]

I think a food bank would probably take them. Or a women's shelter or home for unwed mothers.

 

[RoseofLima]

Most crisis pregnancy centers will take formula.

 

[mrsperez]

If you can't find a center to donate it, there's a cool website called freecycle.com (or .org) and you can just register for the town you live in and have someone come get them from you. I've donated things (baby clothes, etc) on this site. It was nice to see the young mother so happy to get these items.

 

[Primrose]

I was thinking the battered womens crisis center.

 

[NothingButTheBlood]

Try the YWCA or Salvation Army. You could also call your local police and see if you can give it to a Domestic Violence shelter. Those women often leave home with nothing.

 

[thatgirliknew]

While I was pregnant, and ever since, we've been getting formula samples in the mail. We've got probably a month's worth of each of three different formula brands. Our son is allergic to milk, so we can't use any of them. I hate to throw away what amounts to probably $75 worth of formula, but I don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions of where I could donate it to? Thanks!

I would suggest either your local Center for Women and Children, or see if you're area has a local Freecycle group on Yahoo, and offer it there.

 

[ufonium2]

Thanks everyone! I found a crisis pregnancy center the next town over that will take it.