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L.M. asks from Macomb, MI on January 30, 2011

Similac Formula

I have a few cans of sealed, unexpired Similac (advance and Isomal soy) that I don't have use for. My baby is almost 1 and has been breastfed the whole time. Any thoughts as to what I can do with the formula? I just hate to throw it out when they may be someone who could use them.

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Great idea! I will be donating them to a shelter for homeless, pregnant women. It feels so good to be able to help someone!

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V.H. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

There is a shelter in Pontiac that is always very grateful for spare formula - i think it's called Lighthouse

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K.M. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

Take them to good will or to church the church usuall y does food bank things

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M.P. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

Donate it to a Pregnancy Helpline in your area. We have on in Brighton. Or find a moms group at a local church.

How nice of you to give this away!!

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R.B. answers from Grand Rapids on January 31, 2011

I agree with the idea of a women's shelter or try a pregnancy resource center. I am sure someone can use it. I donated mine to a pregnancy center.

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V.H. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

There is a shelter in Pontiac that is always very grateful for spare formula - i think it's called Lighthouse

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M.S. answers from Portland on January 30, 2011

I was able to donate some that I had to our local Birthright office. They were able to take all the formula I had that was still sealed.

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A.K. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

Sell them on craigslist. When I had extra, I did for about $5 a can.
Or donate them to a local food pantry.

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N.S. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

Wasn't similac recalled this year? I'd make sure it wasn't the ones you have before donating it/selling it. If it was recalled, I think they'll give you money back??

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M.W. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

Try donating to a church/hospital/goodwill/foodbank...

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C.C. answers from Sacramento on January 30, 2011

Why not take them to a women's shelter? There may be someone there who could use it.

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K.F. answers from Kalamazoo on February 02, 2011

Call Family and Children's Services (or something similar in your area). This is what I did when I got free samples in the mail - and they even came out to my car so I did not have to take my son out of his car seat! They really appreciated it!!

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C.L. answers from Grand Rapids on January 31, 2011

Post it on craigslist, someone will need it.

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A.U. answers from Detroit on January 31, 2011

I'd love to take the Similac Advance ...but i'm in Allen Park, so i'm kinda far from you :(

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