It does seem sad and misguided, however, INFANT's mission statement states:

"federal funding for the WIC

(Women, Infants and Children) Program had been curtailed, causing large numbers of

formula-dependent babies to become dangerously undernourished." "

Infant formula, though vital to the proper nourishment of non-breast-fed babies, is seldom

donated to food drives and is not regularly available at many food pantries."

So they are acknowledging that when the formula choice is made, a risk for malnourishment will exist among low income populations.  That much is certainly true. 

Unfortunately, the "layettes" containing pacifiers and bottles is given to pregnant women, which certainly is a misguided "gift". Some low-literacy Noodle Soup literature would be much more cost effective. 

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Mirine R. Dye, CCE,CD,CLE
Mothers in Paradise, New Mother Support and Education
Florida Keys  

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