Oregon WIC

09/01/2026

Thanks Oregon Health Authority for sharing how WIC is helping families across Oregon access nutrition and breastfeeding support.

When Marion County mother Diane Smith became pregnant with her fourth child, she learned about a resource she wished she had known about sooner: Oregon’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and its breastfeeding support.

She had struggled to breastfeed her first three children. But with help from WIC lactation coaches and nutrition staff, she successfully breastfed her two youngest children.

During National Breastfeeding Month, we are highlighting how WIC’s breastfeeding services and other programs helping families access nutrition support.

Families can learn more about eligibility and how to apply through the Oregon WIC Program: https://ow.ly/MwSJ50ZFq8p

08/28/2026

¡Acompáñenos a celebrar la 15.ª edición anual de la Semana de la Lactancia Materna Negra! El tema de este año, “Solo nos tenemos unos a otros”, pone de relieve la importancia de la lactancia, honra a las familias, la cultura y la comunidad negras y da prioridad al poder colectivo y a la unión.

WIC está aquí para ayudar: https://signupwic.com/es

08/28/2026

Join us in celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week during National Breastfeeding Month!

This year's theme, "We All We Got,” uplifts the importance of breastfeeding and honors the strength, love, and resilience of Black families. This week is a reminder that families thrive when we support each other.

WIC is proud to stand with you. Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/

08/21/2026

Honoring Military Lactation Week!

We celebrate military families and the strength, love, and dedication they bring to their feeding journeys, wherever service takes them.

Want to learn more about breastfeeding support for military families? Check out these blog posts from the Global Military Community’s blog: https://globalmilcom.org/blog

Photo courtesy of Megan Christine Photography

08/20/2026

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week!

This week’s theme is “Better Data, Better Care for AANHPI Families”. It shows the connection between information and health care. The focus is to use data to highlight diverse communities and continue to support AANHPI families.

Watch digital stories highlighting the creation of the Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force: https://ow.ly/nxr750ZBERX

Hear one parent's story about the benefits of extended breastfeeding: https://ow.ly/eqvQ50ZBEUK

Los Angeles mom Dipa Shah-Patel is breastfeeding her 3-year-old. Sh...

08/14/2026

WIC celebrates Indigenous Milk Medicine Week during National Breastfeeding Month! This week honors how first foods carry memory, community, and medicine forward. is a sacred practice that has healed and strengthened Indigenous families for generations.

Breastfeeding is more than nutrition, it’s about family, culture, and tradition.

Oregon WIC is honored to support families through three clinics that serve Indigenous communities, including: Confederated Tribes of Umatilla - Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Public Health.

Learn more about Indigenous Milk Medicine Week at https://www.indigenousmilkmedicinecollective.org/milkmedicineweek

08/13/2026

Please see this scam alert from Oregon Health Authority. If you need help, call eWIC Customer Service at 1-844-234-4946 or visit your local WIC clinic to cancel your card and request a new one.

Scam Alert! A scam is spreading on social media that falsely offers free roofing help to people who get SNAP, WIC, OHP, or SSI. This is not a real program.

Do not click the link or share personal information. This includes your Oregon EBT or eWIC card number and PIN, OHP member number, or Social Security number. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, and Social Security Administration will never ask for this information on social media.

If you see this scam:

- Report it to the Oregon Department of Justice: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/sales-scams-fraud/report-scams-fraud/

- Learn how to protect your EBT or eWIC benefits: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/protect.aspx

- Learn more about how to spot Social Security scams: https://www.ssa.gov/scam/

You can also contact the Oregon DOJ Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 for help verifying or reporting a scam.

08/13/2026

💧Water is one of the most important nutrients. It makes up about 60% of your body.

Water helps every organ work, keeps you from getting dehydrated, and helps regulate body temperature, especially in hot summer weather. Staying hydrated is extra important for little ones and for anyone who is breastfeeding.

Try adding fresh herbs, citrus, or fruit for a fun burst of flavor.

Want to learn more about nutrients for you and your family? Visit Oregon's WIC Ed: https://oregon.wicresources.org/

08/07/2026

Big shout out to our amazing Oregon WIC staff for National WIC Breastfeeding Week! 🎉

Did you know Oregon WIC has some of the highest breastfeeding rates in the country? It's true! More than 95% of WIC families choose to start breastfeeding. A huge part of that success is thanks to our knowledgeable staff, including certified lactation consultants, peer counselors, and other team members who support families every day.

Thank you, Oregon WIC staff, for your care, expertise, empathy, and dedication to supporting families across Oregon. We appreciate you! 💛

08/05/2026

It’s National Breastfeeding Month!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible WIC staff and partners. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment help families RISE every day. You listen, encourage, and empower families to give their children the healthiest start possible, and it makes a difference.

Learn more: https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/national-breastfeeding-month.html