Do you need baby formula?
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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.
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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​
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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
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During your office visit, we will enroll you in our program.
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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
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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
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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)
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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​
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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