Deschutes County WIC

09/04/2026

El WIC se dedica a ayudar a su familia para que la alimentación saludable sea divertida y accesible. 🌟 Obtenga más información sobre el Programa de Nutrición del Mercado de Agricultores del WIC (FMNP) y cómo aprovechar al máximo su visita a un puesto de venta o mercado de agricultores este verano. 👩‍🌾🍓🥕

Más información: https://signupwic.com/news/farmers-market-trip-fmnp

09/04/2026

WIC is dedicated to helping your family make healthy eating fun and accessible! 🌟Learn more about the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and how you can make the most of visiting a farmers' market or roadside stand this summer! 👩‍🌾🍓🥕

Read more: https://signupwic.com/news/farmers-market-trip-fmnp

09/02/2026

It’s , and this year’s theme is “Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent.” 🤱 At WIC, we support working parents by providing breast pumps, peer support and lactation experts, nutritious food, and personalized food packages to support your breastfeeding goals.

We believe breastfeeding parents should be able to feed their babies or toddlers (or pump/hand express milk!) at work, school, and in public with respect and support. Learn more about your breastfeeding rights: https://signupwic.com/resources/know-your-rights-breastfeeding

08/26/2026

Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week - August 25–31 (Theme: We All We Got: 15 Years of Community, Care, and Collective Power[3.1])

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increased awareness, support, and education. 💖

Join us in celebrating the 15th annual Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿 This year's theme, "We All We Got,” uplifts the importance of breastfeeding while honoring Black families, culture, and community by centering collective power and togetherness.

And WIC is here to help! Hear from two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) about what they’re doing in their communities to support Black women and families and how WIC can support your breastfeeding journey: https://signupwic.com/news/supporting-black-mothers

08/25/2026

It's Diaper Day at The Family Resource Center of Central Oregon in Bend and Madras! Please see post for available sizes and contact the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon to request pick up.

💚 Diaper Day is tomorrow!

A quick reminder that our currently available diaper sizes are Newborn, 1, 2, and 3 at both locations.

We know many families are waiting for our larger sizes, and we want you to know that we’re working on it! We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have more sizes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 💚

📍 See the graphic for pickup hours and current size availability.

08/08/2026

This year’s theme is, “We Keep the Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine,” which focuses on amplifying that first foods carry memory and medicine forward!

The fire in this year’s theme represents the responsibility to tend what sustains life—Indigenous families' knowledge, community building, and cultivating future generations.

is a sacred practice that has healed and strengthened Indigenous families for generations. 🤱🏽 Breastfeeding is more than medicine; it's about family, culture, and tradition.

Get resources that support Indigenous families and find a clinic near you to get started with : https://signupwic.com/resources?page=1&topic=IndigenousFamilies


Alt text: An image of a mom smiling at the camera while breastfeeding her baby outside on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ” and the purple header text below reads, “Indigenous Milk Medicine Week.”

08/05/2026

Celebrate WIC Breastfeeding Week with us! There are two in-person breastfeeding classes this week in our Bend office. The prenatal Breastfeeding class, in English is today, August 5th at 3pm. La clase de español, Prepararse Para Amamantar, es mañana, 6 de agosto a la 1:30 pm.💖

We’re here to nurture your breastfeeding journey with personalized support designed for you and your family, this and beyond!

WIC offers a range of support services for breastfeeding families, including lactation experts like International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), breastfeeding classes, breast pumps and supplies, nutritious foods, and more.

Getting started with and find a clinic near you: https://deschutes.gov/wic



Alt text: An image of a mom holding her baby while breastfeeding on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ,” and the purple header text below reads, “WIC Breastfeeding Week.”

08/04/2026

It's and ! 💖 This year’s theme for is RISE, which stands for: resilience, interdependence, self-determination, and empowerment! 🐦🔥
Check out our latest blog post, which highlights each weekly observance during (in August and September), and our Instagram Live events on how WIC can support your breastfeeding goals: https://signupwic.com/news/national-breastfeeding-month-wic
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08/01/2026

¡Feliz Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna!

El tema para este año es “fortalecer lo que funciona”. Nadie en el condado de Deschutes trabaja más fuerte que nuestra aconsejadora certificada de WIC, Shannon, para promover y apoyar el amamantar.
Póngase en contacto con WIC esta semana para aprender más acerca de los eventos que tenemos programados para celebrar la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna!

08/01/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! The theme this year is “strengthening what works” and no one works harder to support breastfeeding in Deschutes County than WIC’s own IBCLC, Shannon.
Contact WIC this week if you want to learn what great events we have planned for WBW!