Local Infant Formula for Emergencies
Do you need baby formula?
If you have a baby from newborn to 1 year old, you qualify for free emergency formula assistance.
For more details, please call us at (713) 528-6044.
Requirements
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A photo ID of the baby's parent or caregiver
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A document showing your baby's full name and date of birth
Enrollment Process
Step 1: Call L.I.F.E. Houston for location and hours (713) 528-6044
Step 2: When you visit L.I.F.E. Houston, please bring the following documents:
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A photo ID of the baby's parent or caregiver
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A document showing your baby's full name and date of birth
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A valid email address
During your office visit, we will enroll you in our program.
Appointments not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Forms we can use include..
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The "Verification of Birth Facts," typically found in hospital documents
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A WIC or Medicaid card or paperwork, provided it includes the baby's birthdate
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A Statement of Paternity
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A doctor's note for formula, if it includes the baby's birthdate
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Other hospital documents that display the baby's date of birth
We cannot use...
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The Social Security Card or WIC card, as they do not include the baby's birthdate
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The shot record, since it is handwritten
Does my baby's formula need a doctor's note?
NO, if you are using these brands:
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Milk-based: Similac Advance, Enfamil Infant,
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Soy formula: Similac Isomil, Enfamil ProSobee
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Sensitive: Similac Sensitive, Enfamil Sensitive
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Gentle: Similac Total Comfort, Enfamil Gentlease
YES, if you are using these brands:
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22 cal/oz: Similac Neosure, Enfamil Enfacare
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Hypoallergenic: Similac Alimentum, Enfamil Nutramigen, Abbott Nutrition Elecare, Enfamil PurAmino, Enfamil Nutramigen AA, Nutricia Neocate
Our Services
L.I.F.E. Houston's Food for Babies program provides free emergency formula assistance
We have various formulas in stock. These include:
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Milk-based formula (HEB Advantage, the generic version of Similac Advance and HEB Premium, the generic version of Enfamil Infant)
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Soy-based formula (HEB Soy, a generic soy formula)
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Lactose-free formula (HEB Sensitivity, a generic version of Similac Sensitive)
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Milk-based formula with partially-broken down protein (HEB Gentle, similar to Enfamil Gentlease and Similac Total Comfort for Discomfort)
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Formula for medical needs **needs a Dr's note (Similac for Spit-up, Similac Alimentum, Similac Neosure, Similac Elecare, Enfamil Nutramigen, Enfamil Enfacare, Nutricia Neocate)
We also offer baby cereal and jarred baby foods, subject to availability.
Additional Support & Outreach
In addition to baby formula, clients receive information and referrals in both English and Spanish. We provide details about:
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Proper infant nutritin
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Formula preparation and use
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Applying for WIC
We also provide referrals for other community resources and we have information about various government programs. Click here to learn more about additional support and outreach