There is a shortage of infant formula, due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination. The recall is due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in MI. At least four infants were hospitalized, and 2 infants died after consuming the tainted formula. In San Mateo County, there have been fewer reports of general formula being difficult to find but instead, specialized therapeutic formula that is difficult to locate.
The following CORE agencies are offering formula:
Pacifica Resource Center-To residents of Pacifica only – (650) 738-7470
Women’s Enrichment Center-San Carlos – (650) 591-3636
Milk Banks:
San Jose Mother’s Milk Bank is seeing an increase in requests for donated milk. Please share this information with the families in need, the process is outlined here:
- English: Get Milk Mothers Milk Bank (www.mothersmilk.org)
- Spanish: Obtener leche | Mothers’ Milk Bank (www.mothersmilk.org) and Contact: 1-877-375-6645
- To BECOME A DONOR-Now more than ever milk donation is needed:
- English: Donate Milk | Mothers’ Milk Bank (www.mothersmilk.org)
- Spanish: Donar leche | Mothers’ Milk Bank (www.mothersmilk.org)
UC San Diego Milk Bank: Milk Bank | University of California Health
- Request donated milk: Get Started Ordering Milk (www.service-now.com)
- *BECOME A DONOR: Get Started Becoming a Donor (www.service-now.com)
- Contact: 858-249-MILK (6455)
Formula Locator sites have been developed to help locate retail stores:
