Chemung/Schuyler WIC

10/15/2026

10/07/2026

October 2026 issue of the WIC Village is HERE! This month we are highlighting tips and tricks to get the most out of your legumes on your food package! 🫘 🎉

🍽 Try this healthy family meal: Butternut Harvest Chili from SNAP-Ed NY that can be made using your WIC benefits! 🍲
https://snapedny.org/recipes/dinner/butternut-harvest-chili/

❓Have more questions on how to use your legumes? Click this link to bring you to the NYS WIC Vendor Management Website for WIC eligible brands, sizes and more!
https://nyswicvendors.com/wic-foods-guide/proteins/

10/06/2026

Did you know? 🤔 offers a wide variety of breastfeeding support services for you! 🤱Whether it’s guidance from peer counselors, support from lactation consultants, or access to breastfeeding supplies, WIC is here to help.

Want to learn more about how WIC can help you on your breastfeeding journey? Visit signupwic.com to find a clinic near you! 🫶



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¿Lo sabía? 🤔 ¡El cuenta con una gran variedad de servicios de apoyo a la lactancia! 🤱 El WIC está aquí para ayudar con la orientación de compañeras consejeras, el apoyo de consultoras de lactancia o el acceso a suministros para la lactancia materna.

¿Quiere saber más sobre cómo el WIC puede ayudarla en su experiencia con la lactancia? Visite signupwic.com/es para encontrar una clínica cerca de usted. 🫶

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Ready,Set,Latch! 2026

08/06/2026

The Chemung County Health Department is Proud to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week; this year’s theme is “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” Breastfeeding is more than nutrients and calories, its LOVE in its purest form.

Breast milk protects, grows, and STRENGTHENS our babies. Whether you’re combination feeding or exclusively breastfeeding, any amount of breastmilk given is proven to have positive health outcomes.

At the Chemung County Health Department, we are committed to supporting your breastfeeding journey by providing FREE lactation support and latch assessments with one of our amazing CLCs for anyone living within Chemung County. Make an appointment today by calling 607-737-2488.

Every drop of breast milk is an investment in a healthier future for you, your baby, your families, our communities, and our planet. A healthy future begins with breastmilk.

08/03/2026

This week, we recognize the vital role the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plays in helping families reach their breastfeeding goals.

Through nutrition education, peer counseling, lactation support, and connections to community resources, WIC empowers parents with the knowledge and encouragement they need throughout their infant feeding journey. WIC works alongside healthcare providers and community organizations to strengthen support for breastfeeding families and improve health outcomes for parents and babies.

At The New York Milk Bank, we're proud to share WIC's commitment to ensuring every family has access to the resources and support they need. Together, we're helping build healthier communities, one family at a time.

Learn more about WIC Breastfeeding Support and the services available in your community.