Beverly’s PGH opens Babies in the ‘Burgh mobile formula bank

Photos of Babies in the ‘Burgh mobile formula bank courtesy of Beverly’s PGH.

Pennsylvania’s first ever mobile infant formula bank launched this week. The truck is operated by Beverly’s PGH to provide infant formula at no cost to people struggling to afford it or find it. The mobile formula bank also offers other supplies and lactation consultations.

Beverly’s executive director and founder, Megs Yunn, says it will intentionally travel to places in the region that are transportation deserts and food deserts. These include locations in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties, as well as Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Northview Heights.

“When 75% of all babies in the U.S. rely on some type of formula by the age of 6 months and formula is a product that is not traditionally sourced at food banks, there needs to be a resource that is a bridge,” Yunn says.

Being a bridge is the goal of the mobile formula bank and also the seven brick-and-mortar formula banks that Beverly’s opened starting in 2022. Since then, they’ve nourished more than 3,000 babies across Westmoreland the Allegheny Counties.

The mobile infant formula bank, called “Babies in the ‘Burgh,” already has 17 scheduled stops from now through the end of 2024. You do not need to register. You can find the schedule and more details at www.beverlyspgh.org/formula-bank#babs-truck.

You can also call (724) 590-5106 with any questions.