Since 2021, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has recognized National Breastfeeding Month during the month of August. In celebration, our Maternal & Child Health Division holds an annual breastfeeding supplies drive, with donations going towards parents participating in the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program. This program provides support to expectant and postpartum parents, helping them learn about breastfeeding and navigate challenges they may encounter while working towards their individual breastfeeding goals.
To donate, visit our Amazon wish list. Purchased items will go straight to CUPHD for distribution to our WIC clients. Donations can be made year-round. In-person donations are also accepted at the following locations:
WIC staff will also be accepting donations at Urbana's Market at the Square on Saturday, August 8, from 7:00 AM-noon! There will be breastfeeding-related games, giveaways, educational materials, and information about WIC services and breastfeeding rights. Our Lactation Station will be set up as well, which features a comfortable space for lactating parents to feed their babies, complete with rocking chairs, fans, and cold water.