Breastfeeding Communities

Food Pantries

Families that are supported to breastfeed are better able to meet their breastfeeding goals, and this saves needed infant formula for those families that truly need it.  These guidelines are for managers, employees, volunteers, partner organizations, and those who handle food donations, work directly with the public, and conduct educational programs in food pantries. Breastfeeding

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National Breastfeeding Month

In August especially, Breastfeed Durham encourages all of our collaborators to improve equity by implementing Breastfeeding Family Friendly practices: Government, Healthcare, Community Support Providers, Local Businesses, Nonprofits, Faith Communities, Childcare Providers, First Responders, and Families. As a part of National Breastfeeding Month, Breastfeed Durham is proud to participate in World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7; Native

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Pro-Lactancia Hispana

It is clear that we need to do more to advocate for Spanish-speaking families utilizing a community-based approach.  Breastfeed Durham is in the process of forming a committee to address the needs for Spanish-speaking families.  Would you like to join the committee? Do you have any lactation resources for Spanish-speaking families?  Breastfeed Durham would love

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Apply before June 30: Breastfeeding-Friendly Award

Apply Now Employers in North Carolina have gone to extraordinary measures to support and protect families. We want to celebrate you! With so many families working from home right now, more organizations qualify than ever before. Apply today to receive a Breastfeeding Friendly Award. Breastfeeding-Friendly Community Partners are businesses or organizations that welcome breastfeeding families.

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COVID-19 Response

Our goal at Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities of Durham is to support all families in our community during this unprecedented and stressful time. We know that information and recommendations are changing rapidly and it can be difficult to find the resources you need to sustain your family. Please see Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities’ COVID-19 Emergency Resources

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