Keiko Zoll of Swampscott, Massachusetts, launched The Free Formula Exchange, a nationwide mutual aid network, last week after listening to a podcast about the shortage and seeing reports of desperate parents scrounging for formula.
Those with baby formula they don't need can sign up to donate the products, while parents and caregivers can register to request what they need. It's the latest scrappy effort from enterprising parents who want to help one another out. , a nationwide mutual aid network, last week after listening to a podcast about the shortage and seeing reports of desperate parents scrounging for formula.
"I couldn't fathom being that preemie mom now, trying to find specialty formula when no one can find formula," Zoll added. "Each party has access to the other party's database," Zoll said."It requires initiative from both parties — if you're requesting formula, you reach out to people who have the brand you're looking for; if you are a donator, you look for someone to match what you have."
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