"We know parents are hurt, angry and scared about the infant formula recall and shortage, especially those whose babies require special formulas," said Gremont.
Contact: Adrienne Carter at acarter@strength.org
Washington, DC--Caron Gremont, Director of Early Childhood for the No Kid Hungry Campaign, issued the following statement on the infant formula recall and shortage currently gripping the nation:
No parent should have to worry about how they’re going to feed their child. We know parents are hurt, angry and scared about the infant formula recall and shortage, especially those whose babies require special formulas because of allergies or other medical conditions. And the situation is even more challenging for moms who use the WIC program to buy formula and don’t have the ability to stock up or buy online.
Proper nutrition in infancy is critical to a child’s development. We urge families to consult their healthcare provider when switching formulas. For help locating safe formula, check out these resources:
- Fact Sheet: Helping Families Find Formula During the Infant Formula Shortage
- American Academy of Pediatrics: With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any?
For more information on the government’s response to the infant formula recall and shortage, we encourage you to learn more from the National WIC Association.
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About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 6 kids could face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.
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