Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Linn County from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Annex parking lot of the Linn County Courthouse, 315 SW 4th Ave., Albany.
Organizations that support families from pregnancy through early childhood will be on site providing information about the value of breastfeeding at Step Up for Breastfeeding. Attendees can look forward to community health and nutrition resources, free raffle prizes, a goody bag for every family, educational opportunities, community support and family fun.
“This is the second annual event after last year’s great success,” Linn County Public Health lactation consultant Megan Dunn said. “Our event is unique in Oregon in that it brings together many community partners who all work together to support young families and healthy infant nutrition.”
“This event brings together so many of the Linn County organizations that support families from pregnancy through early childhood,” she continued. “It shows the effect that breastfeeding has on our community and celebrates that special bond.”
Participating organizations include Oregon State University Extension Service, Kidco Head Start, Linn County Public Health, WIC Breastfeeding Support, Samaritan Health Services, Linn County WIC, Linn County Dietitian Services, Community Doula Program, Pollywog, Family Connects, Linn-Benton-Lincoln Breastfeeding Coalition, Capitol Dental and Hope for Mothers.
For more information, contact Dunn at (541) 967-3888 ext. 2319 or email: [email protected].