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If you don't meet requirements for either WIC or SNAP, you can check with your local Feeding America food bank about formula. There are 200 food banks and over 60,000 food pantries across the United States. You can also find fresh and shelf-stable foods for your whole family at locally run food banks.

Specialty Formula in WIC. Infants with specific metabolic needs such as inborn errors of metabolism, low birth weights, or other unusual medical or dietary problems may receive specialty formulas. Some of these formulas are not available in retail settings and may be prescribed by a physician.

If you can't find any formula and your baby is close to one year old, talk to your pediatrician or other health care provider about using soy milk as a short-term solution. Avoid other plant-based milks, like oat or almond milk. Plant-based milks are generally not recommended for babies under one year old.

On the basis of medical need, certain specialty formulas and medical foods may be covered if the proper medical documentation is available.

Request Samples From Formula Companies. Ask Your Doctor's Office. Check WIC Eligibility. Combine Coupons and Sales. Contact Your Local Food Bank. Create a Baby Registry. Look for Local Giveaways.

Local food banks aren't only a great place to get food, they also often carry an array of personal care products and baby items. The food pantries in your area may have infant formula they will provide for free. Call ahead and ask what they have on hand. They may be able to assist you.

Ask the insurance company if your child's formula is covered. They may ask if the formula is given by mouth or by a feeding tube. Many formula companies can help you. They might talk to your insurance company for you.