INFANT FORMULA RESOURCES AND UPDATES
ATTENTION! Long Beach Health Department Will Begin Distribution of Infant Formula in Partnership with LA County
Flyer: Health Department Formula Distribution Events | Spanish | Khmer | Tagalog
Guidance: Formula Availability in Long Beach | Spanish | Khmer | Tagalog
Due to recent formula shortages, some stores may limit the number of cans that can be purchased per shopping trip. Purchase limits are allowed as long as the limits are for all customers, not just families participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
- Purchase formula at the beginning of the benefit cycle. Please do not wait to make purchases until the end of your cycle.
- Call stores before you shop to see if the formula on your WIC card is available.
- Ask grocers what days they expect formula shipments.
- Talk to your health care provider about a safe alternative if you are having trouble finding your specific formula.
- Parents and caregivers should never dilute infant formula and should not make or feed homemade infant formula to infants.
Temporary Formula Options for California WIC Families
This guidance is only to be used during the current formula shortage and may change as new information becomes available.
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Effective immediately, WIC families with formula benefits may temporarily mix and match newly approved formulas from the expanded list now through July 31st, 2022. To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/3yaVRzq
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For the latest information from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and WIC on infant formula availability, please visit: bit.ly/3sNbc7x
Safety Information for Families in Need of Formula
Many Californian families are feeling the effects of the formula shortage. Safe formula preparation is vital to ensure infant safety.
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Non-WIC parents and caregivers who face a shortage should call their health care providers first to help them navigate infant formula options when supplies are scarce.
To learn more about safe formula, click on one of the guides below.
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When You Feed Me Formula Guide (English): bit.ly/3NvrKc7
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When You Fee Me Formula Guide (Spanish): bit.ly/3wwUQ4V
If you have any additional questions or concerns with regards to safe ways to feed your babies and infants, please reach out to the Health Department’s Resource Line at (562) 570-4246 or a trusted health care provider with further questions.
Below is the list of WIC authorized stores and their phone numbers in the city of Long Beach or you can click here to find a WIC approved store near you!
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STORE NAME |
STORE ADDRESS |
CITY |
ZIP |
STORE PHONE |
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El Super Market #49 |
Long Beach |
90802 |
562.257.1574 |
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VONS #2861 |
Long Beach |
90802 |
562.624.2350 |
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Sinaloa Fresh Meat Market |
Long Beach |
90802 |
562.436.4249 |
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Big Saver Foods Market #18 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.423.2800 |
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El Nuevo Guadalajara Meat Market |
Long Beach |
90805 |
310.537.1539 |
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FOOD 4 LESS Market #317 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.220.2373 |
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Target Store |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.295.2971 |
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Albertsons #132 |
Long Beach |
90806 |
562.988.8785 |
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London Market |
Long Beach |
90806 |
562.599.1228 |
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Northgate Market #12 |
Long Beach |
90806 |
562.599.5075 |
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Viva Supermarket |
Long Beach |
90806 |
562.980.0170 |
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Northgate Market #39 |
Long Beach |
90807 |
562.423.1900 |
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VONS #3519 |
Long Beach |
90807 |
562.984.1421 |
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Smart & Final #745 |
Long Beach |
90807 |
562.216.1767 |
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Big Saver Foods #15 |
Long Beach |
90810 |
562.595.7595 |
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Villa Market |
Long Beach |
90810 |
562.427.1249 |
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East 15th Street Market |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.599.1020 |
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La Bodega Market #4 |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.599.6509 |
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Ralphs #186 |
Long Beach |
90815 |
562.494.4371 |
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Target Store |
Long Beach |
90815 |
562.493.5411 |
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VONS #3076 |
Long Beach |
90815 |
562.498.2111 |
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Ralphs #196 |
Long Beach |
90807 |
562.424.2012 |
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La Mexicana Market |
Long Beach |
90810 |
562.912.7268 |
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Mother's Nutritional Center #417 |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.218.5157 |
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Smart & Final #440 |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.218.0991 |
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La Vista Market |
Long Beach |
90802 |
562.432.6949 |
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Ralphs #178 |
Long Beach |
90803 |
562.795.0167 |
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FOOD 4 LESS #762 |
Long Beach |
90804 |
562.438.6978 |
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La Bodega Market #5 |
Long Beach |
90804 |
562.439.3020 |
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Northgate Market #42 |
Long Beach |
90804 |
562.438.1062 |
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La Bodega Ranch Market #7 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
424.296.5074 |
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Mother's Nutritional Center #239 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.269.0511 |
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Rapido Long Beach Market |
Long Beach |
90805 |
310.669.8493 |
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Smile Food #2 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.984.2622 |
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Superior Grocers #119 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.634.6700 |
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La Bodega #1 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.423.0014 |
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La Bodega #2 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
562.728.1070 |
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Wal-Mart Supercenter #4101 |
Long Beach |
90805 |
424.296.6525 |
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Pavillions #2203 |
Long Beach |
90808 |
562.496.2151 |
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Stater Bros. #160 |
Long Beach |
90808 |
562.429.5611 |
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Wal-Mart Supercenter #3477 |
Long Beach |
90808 |
562.425.5113 |
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Cinco Coras Market |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.612.4264 |
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La Bodega #2 |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.983.9763 |
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La Gaviota Meat Market |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.591.3333 |
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Ralphs #251 |
Long Beach |
90814 |
562.434.3899 |
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Smart & Final #434 |
Long Beach |
90814 |
562.438.0450 |
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Carniceria La Oaxaqueña #01 |
Long Beach |
90806 |
562.337.8022 |
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Superior Grocers #117 |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.436.2510 |
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El Ahorro Store |
Long Beach |
90813 |
562.599.1533 |
Facilities
Main Health Facilities Center
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000
Multi-Service Center for the Homeless »
1301 West 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500
Fax: (562) 570-8234
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center - Center for Family and Youth »
6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (562) 570-3300
Fax: (562) 570-3306
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