Delaware families with a child under the age of one can now receive multiple, free 28.2 oz canisters of Care A2+ infant formula.    

WILMINGTON, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, in partnership with state and community partners, has announced the expansion of Delaware’s free infant formula initiative. Delaware families with children under the age of one can now receive multiple canisters of Care A2+ infant formula, a brand similar to Similac. Canisters continue to be available for pick up at distribution sites across the state thanks to leadership and coordination from the Food Bank of Delaware. To view a full list of sites, visit Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s website.  

“Families are grappling with a lot of stressors these days, and for many the rising cost of living is make or break. Our initiative to provide free infant formula is just one way to take the pressure off of family budgets and relieves the worry about what comes next,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. “I want to remind families that they can visit one of the public distribution sites across the state to pick up free 28.2 oz Care A2+ infant formula cans. We are so grateful for the community partners, state leaders, and businesses who have stepped up to make this resource available for families – it shows how a small state can make a big impact.”  

“This infant formula is available today for Delaware families that need it the most. I encourage families to seek out a distribution site,” said Governor John Carney. “I want to thank Lt. Governor Hall-Long and all of our partners for their continued hard work and dedication to Delaware families.” 

The initiative, which kicked off in February 2023, was made possible due to the collaboration of the Lt. Governor’s Office, Governor Carney, Donate Delaware, Highmark Delaware, Bank of America, Genesco Pharma, Delaware Division of Public Health, Food Bank of Delaware and countless community partners. As a result, the state in partnership with Donate Delaware purchased 44,000 canisters of Care infant formula from Genesco Pharma. The Division of Public Health selected Care A2+ because of the similar ingredients to Similac, a widely-used formula brand in the United States.   

“In July of last year, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Care A2+ Infant Formula for use in the United States to assist in addressing the infant formula shortage.  Care A2+ is equivalent to US produced cow milk formulas, providing similar nutritional standards. The distribution of free canisters of formula is a benefit to Delawareans in need of supplying their child under the age of one, with a formula that will meet their dietary needs,” said Dr. Judith Gorra, a pediatrician with Delaware’s Division of Public Health.   

Delaware families with a child under the age of one are eligible to receive 28.2 oz canisters of Care A2+ infant formula while supplies last. One 28.2 oz canister will provide around 21.5 eight-fluid-ounce bottles – that is more than 20 baby bottles. Health experts expect that one canister of Care A2+ infant formula will last a few weeks depending on the age of the child. It is important to follow the directions on the label for your child, and do not water down formula. The batches of formula will expire in October 2024 and December 2024. If you have questions about formula use, please contact your pediatrician and visit the FDA’s website. Click here to learn more about the formula.   

“Donate Delaware and its partners are excited about this opportunity to provide infant formula to those mothers and families throughout the State who cannot afford or have a hard time finding it due to limited supplies,” said Dr. Robert Andrzejewski, CEO of Donate Delaware. “Donate Delaware wants to thank Governor Carney, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, and their teams for allowing us to work on their behalf to distribute this infant formula statewide. We also want to thank Bank of America, Chip Rossi and Lanette Taylor-Sherman; the Food Bank of Delaware, Cathy Kanefsky and Trevor Turner; Daniel Nalley, Dr. Paul Zimmerman, and the Gensco Pharma team for their generous support.” 

“On behalf of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware and Highmark Health Options, we are grateful for the efforts of the Lt. Governor’s Office and all the community and business organizations that have responded to the need for baby formula to ensure the health and wellbeing of our youngest Delawareans and their families,” said Nick Moriello, president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware. 

“The State of Delaware and Donate Delaware are doing critical work to supply infant formula to Delawareans who need it most,” said Chip Rossi, President, Bank of America Delaware. “We know the formula shortage is having an ongoing effect on Delaware families, and by partnering with the State and Donate Delaware, we can help ensure our community is supported.” 

Distribution sites, which are located in high-needs areas, are listed on the Lt. Governor’s website and below. These sites were identified by using data from the Division of Public Health’s Healthy Women, Healthy Babies program, which works to address health disparities and other factors that affect women’s health and birth outcomes in Delaware. Organizations interested in collaborating on infant formula distribution events should reach out to jennifer.rini@delaware.gov   

“We know that high costs associated with inflation are impacting so many families here in the First State,” said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky. “We hope this high-quality formula will help ease monthly budgets so Delaware families can purchase other essential items.”   L

New Castle County Locations 

Boys & Girls Club – Darley Road 

500 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19805 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Canaan Baptist Church 

3011 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 

Monday-Friday: 5pm-8pm 

Saturday: 9am-1pm 

Clarence Fraim Boys & Girls Club 

669 S. Union Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Delaware Regional Dream Center 

310 Ruthar Drive, Suite 11, Newark, DE 19711 

Friday: 10am-3pm 

Food Bank of Delaware 

222 Lake Drive Newark, DE 19702 (Please enter through back entrance near the loading docks. Park in the spots near the loading dock and someone will come out to your vehicle) 

Monday-Wednesday: 9am-4pm 

Thursday: 9am-6pm 

Friday: 9am-12pm 

Second Saturday of the Month: 9am – 1pm 

Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club 

109 Glasgow Drive, Newark, DE 19702 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center 

601 New Castle Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19801 

Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm 

Nemours- Jessup Street 

1602 N. Jessup St. Wilmington, DE 19802 

Monday: 1pm-4pm 

Tuesday: 9am-11:30am 

Wednesday:1pm-4pm 

Thursday: 9am-11:30am 

Friday: 9am-11:30am 

New Castle Boys & Girls Club 

19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Rose Hill Community Center 

19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 

Monday & Tuesday: 5pm-8pm 

Saturday: 9am-1pm 

St. Stephen’s Food Pantry 

1301 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 

Monday-Tuesday: 9am-12pm 

Wednesday: 5pm-7pm 

Thursday-Friday: 9am-12pm 

Westside Family Healthcare- 4th Street 

1802 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 

Monday: 8am-9pm 

Tuesday: 8am-5pm 

Wednesday: 8am-5pm 

Thursday: 8am-12pm, 5pm-9pm 

Friday: 8am-5pm 

Westside Family Healthcare- Bear 

404 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701 

Monday: 8am-9pm 

Tuesday: 8am-5pm 

Wednesday: 8am-5pm 

Thursday: 8am-12pm, 5pm-9pm 

Friday: 8am-5pm 

Kent County Locations 

Food Bank of Delaware- Milford 

140 Mullet Run (the building is behind 120 Mullet Run) Unit E Milford, DE 19963 

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm 

Third Tuesday: 9am – 6pm 

Friday: 9am – 12pm 

First Saturday of the Month: 9am – 1pm 

Milford Boys & Girls Club 

101 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963 

Monday – Friday 7-am-6pm 

Smyrna Clayton Boys & Girls Club 

240 E. Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Sussex County Locations 

Boys & Girls Club– The Growing Tree Preschool 

32615 Oak Orchard Road, Unit 3, Millsboro, DE, 19966 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

Dagsboro Boys & Girls Club 

28154 Lighthouse Crossing, Unit 2, Dagsboro, DE 19939 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

First State Community Action 

308 N. Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947 

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm 

Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club 

310 Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973 

Monday – Friday 7am-6pm 

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