Advocacy

Editor’s note (September 2026): This March 2025 post was a Medicaid advocacy alert tied to a legislative debate at the time; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s record rather than a current call to action. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its budget resolution, which includes cutting $880,000

On behalf of Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition, we would like to sincerely thank you, Durham County Commissioners, for your generous support of our Capacity Building for Black Breastfeeding Families initiative, made possible through ARPA funding. The Durham County Commissioners investment in this work has helped create a healthier, more equitable community for

Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce an exciting new milestone in our mission to create a welcoming environment for all chest/breastfeeding families. As part of Step 2 of the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, our brand-new Breastfeeding Welcome Here postcards are now available at the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center! This achievement is a testament