Whitney Young Health WIC

Whitney Young Health WIC WIC is a federally funded nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children.

The purpose of this site is to promote New York State WIC Program services to the community. The viewpoints, opinions, and actions expressed in comments are those of the individuals themselves and may not reflect the opinions and position of Whitney M Young Jr Health Center or its employees. All posts and comments must be reputable and free of bias, advertisement, and political/religious views. Po

sts or comments with a clear mal-intent will be deleted, and incorrect information will be corrected. WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides breastfeeding education, high risk nutrition counseling, and resources within the community as well. To see if you fall under U.S. Department of Agriculture's WIC guidelines, visithttps://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-IEGS-2017.pdf

For more information visit: http://wmyhealth.org/services/wic/ or call our WIC office at (518) 465-9387. We also have a 24 Hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (518)221-7183. Our Main Office is at:
Whitney Young Health Center
920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY 12207

Our Satellite Site is located at:
526 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

1804 2nd Avenue
Watervliet, NY 12189


****WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer***
To view the nondiscrimination statement please use link below:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/docs/usda_non-discrimination_statement.pdf

Summer produce season is here! ☀️🍉Whitney Young Health WIC is excited to offer Farmers Market Coupons beginning June 1st...
05/18/2026

Summer produce season is here! ☀️🍉

Whitney Young Health WIC is excited to offer Farmers Market Coupons beginning June 1st! Eligible participants can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets all season long.

Contact us today to learn more! 🌱

💜 Join Whitney Young Health for our Women’s Wellness Screening Pop-Up Events! 💜Free and open to all women, no appointmen...
05/06/2026

💜 Join Whitney Young Health for our Women’s Wellness Screening Pop-Up Events! 💜

Free and open to all women, no appointment needed!

Stop by for:
✔️ Blood pressure screenings
✔️ Diabetes screenings
✔️ Cancer screenings
✔️ STI Prevention Program information
✔️ Insurance enrollment assistance
✔️ Primary care provider coordination

🕙 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

📍 Troy Health Center — Tues. 5/12
📍 Watervliet Health Center — Thurs. 5/26
📍 Swinburne Health Center — Tues. 6/9

New plant-based milk options are now available with WIC! 🥛🌱You can now choose options like pea protein milk and oat/pea ...
04/08/2026

New plant-based milk options are now available with WIC! 🥛🌱
You can now choose options like pea protein milk and oat/pea blends, giving families more flexibility while still meeting nutrition guidelines.
Have questions? Ask your WIC Nutritionist to learn more or give us a call at (518)465-9387!

New WIC-approved foods are coming! 🛒💚Starting Monday, April 6, 2026, New York State WIC is adding more options like plan...
04/03/2026

New WIC-approved foods are coming! 🛒💚
Starting Monday, April 6, 2026, New York State WIC is adding more options like plant-based milk and yogurt, quinoa, oats, and more whole wheat products.
More choices = more flexibility for your family!
Have questions? Reach out to your Whitney Young Health WIC team!

Big changes are coming to WIC benefits! Starting April 6, 2026, families will have more flexibility and new options like...
03/27/2026

Big changes are coming to WIC benefits!
Starting April 6, 2026, families will have more flexibility and new options like additional whole grains, plant-based choices, and more ways to use your benefits.
Have questions? Give Whitney Young Health WIC a call at (518)465-9387! 💜

Join us as we celebrate National Nutrition Month! 💜🥦✨Stop by our WIC Nutrition Event on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 1...
03/24/2026

Join us as we celebrate National Nutrition Month! 💜🥦✨
Stop by our WIC Nutrition Event on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 10 AM–12 PM for healthy recipes, food samples, fun games, and a chance to connect with our WIC team. We can’t wait to see you there!

March is National Nutrition Month, and the WIC team at Whitney Young Health is celebrating all month long! 🎉💜Our March n...
03/13/2026

March is National Nutrition Month, and the WIC team at Whitney Young Health is celebrating all month long! 🎉💜

Our March newsletter highlights:
✨ Healthy foods available through WIC
✨ Breastfeeding support services
✨ Nutrition education for families
✨ Our upcoming National Nutrition Month celebration

We’re here to support your family’s health every step of the way.

It’s National Nutrition Month! 🍓🥣 Try this easy Yogurt Fruit Parfait made with WIC-approved yogurt, fruit, and cereal. A...
03/03/2026

It’s National Nutrition Month! 🍓🥣 Try this easy Yogurt Fruit Parfait made with WIC-approved yogurt, fruit, and cereal. A simple, delicious way to build healthy habits at home!

🦷✨ Tiny teeth, big smiles!February is Children’s Dental Health Month—let’s start healthy habits early with Whitney Young...
02/04/2026

🦷✨ Tiny teeth, big smiles!
February is Children’s Dental Health Month—let’s start healthy habits early with Whitney Young Health WIC 💜

Healthy habits start early! 🌞At Whitney Young Health WIC, we support families in building routines that help kids grow s...
01/21/2026

Healthy habits start early! 🌞
At Whitney Young Health WIC, we support families in building routines that help kids grow strong, stay active, and feel their best. Small daily habits like eating fruits and veggies and getting good rest can make a big difference for a brighter future. 🍎💜

Address

920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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