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World Breastfeeding Week - August 1-7!
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7. Join your local WIC program for one of six events in Spokane County! All pregnant or breastfeeding parents and their partners are welcome! There will be prizes, goodies and games - don't miss out!
Who’s Invited?
Everyone! All pregnant or breastfeeding parents and their partners are welcome!
Who Will Be There?
- Bring your breastfeeding questions! Peer counselors will be there to answer your questions and chat with you about WIC, how it works, and who’s eligible.
- Meet other parents just like you!
Prizes,* Goodies and Games!
- Enter a drawing for a pack-n-play or bassinet*
- Receive a goody bag with books, onesies, breastfeeding supplies and gifts for kids!
- Stay a while and play some games!
Events
Play in the Park
Saturday, Aug. 3:
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.at Franklin Park, 302 W. Queen Ave., Spokane, WA 99205
Breastfeeding Open Houses
Monday, Aug. 5:
- 1-4 p.m. at the North WIC office, 5901 N. Lidgerwood St., Ste. 224, Spokane, WA 99208
Tuesday, Aug. 6:
- 12-3 p.m. at the Valley WIC office, Broadway Center, 12213 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 5, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- 1-4 p.m. at the East Central WIC office, Gateway Professional Building, 140 S. Arthur St., Ste 508, Spokane
Wednesday, Aug. 7:
- 12:30-3 p.m. at the Northeast WIC, Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., Spokane
Thursday, Aug. 8:
- 1:30-4 p.m. at the Deer Park WIC, United Methodist Church,113 E. Second St., Deer Park
About World Breastfeeding Week
Held August 1-7 each year, World Breastfeeding Week shares the benefits of breastfeeding for the health and welfare of babies and breastfeeding parents. Breastfeeding provides health benefits for both parent and baby in the first six months of an infant’s life; this is why it is essential to address barriers to breastfeeding in the community. This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding support for all.”
*A drawing will not be held at the Deer Park WIC clinic breastfeeding open house on Aug. 8, 2024. Drawing is open to enrolled WIC participants with children under 1 year of age.