Tompkins County WIC

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

🎉 A huge shout-out to our amazing WIC Peer Counselor, Christine! 💜 She is your biggest cheerleader, offering encouragement and support every step of your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.
Don't have a WIC Peer Counselor yet? We'd love to connect you with one! Call us today at 607-274-6630. 🤱

08/05/2026

Ithaca Community Latch is today! Join us at Family Reading Partnership's "The Nook" space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall (40 Catherwood Dr.), Wednesday Aug. 5th, from 2pm-4pm, to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. All families are welcome, no cost to attend!

Tompkins County WIC
Family Reading Partnership

08/05/2026

💛 Join us for an afternoon of support, connection, and celebration as we honor World Breastfeeding Week!
Come together with other parents, share experiences, build community, and celebrate the incredible journey of feeding and nurturing our little ones.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, expecting, or simply looking to connect with other parents, you’re welcome. We can’t wait to see you! 🤱✨

08/04/2026

Breastfeeding week

Breastfeeding is a journey, and challenges are common—especially in the first few weeks. 🤱💜 You're not alone, and support is available! Learn about common breastfeeding challenges and tips to overcome them: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/common-breastfeeding-challenges

08/03/2026

TCWH Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7

World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration of the positive impacts of breastfeeding, which aims to normalize breastfeeding and advocates for support of breastfeeding parents by workplaces, public businesses, healthcare providers and partners, family members and friends.

TCWH is proud to employ multiple certified lactation counselors (CLCs) in our Family and Child Health division, as well as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, the highest distinction in lactation counseling training. Our CLCs and IBCLCs are registered nurses in our Moms PLUS+ program as well as nutritionists in our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program (Tompkins County WIC). CLCs provide support and counseling for those who are breastfeeding, which can help to increase the length of time a person is able to breastfeed, allowing their infant to receive a longer health benefit.

Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 5th, from 2pm-4pm at Family Reading Partnership's The Nook space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall for a Community Latch event, celebrating breastfeeding in our community. All families are welcome, no cost or registration.

Full press: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Whole-Health/Whole-Health-Press-Room/2026-07-July/Ithaca-Community-Latch

08/03/2026

Getting WIC is easier than ever! We offer appointments that fit your schedule—in person, online, or by phone. Call us today at 607-274-6630 or apply online: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Whole-Health/Community-Health-Services/WIC

08/02/2026

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! 🌸🤱 WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey with lactation experts, peer counselors, breast pumps, nutritious foods, and more. We're with you every step of the way! 💕