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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will host its 5th annual Breastfeeding Supplies Drive in August in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month.

The drive will take place throughout the month of August. CUPHD said donated supplies will be distributed to parents participating in the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program, which provides support to expectant and postpartum parents. The program helps families learn about breastfeeding and navigate any challenges they may encounter while working toward their individual breastfeeding goals.

The district created an Amazon wish list to make virtual donations easier. Purchased items will be sent directly to CUPHD for distribution to clients.

CUPHD breastfeeding supplies drive 2026

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will host its 5th annual Breastfeeding Supplies Drive in August in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month.

Items most needed include nursing pillows, pump bras, and manual breast pumps. All items need to be new and sealed in their original packaging. 

Virtual donations can be made year-round, and in-person donations will be accepted August 1-31 at the following locations:

  • CUPHD WIC desk (210 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign): Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
  • CUPHD Rantoul WIC desk (520 E. Wabash Ave., #2, Rantoul): Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Orchard Downs clinic (2040 S. Orchard St., Unit 2040-A, Urbana): Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WIC staff will also accept donations at Urbana's Market on the Square on Saturday, August 8 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to CUPHD, there will be breastfeeding-related games, giveaways, educational materials and information about WIC services and breastfeeding rights. 

There will also be a lactation station set up by the CUPHD Maternal & Child Health Division as part of an effort to normalize breastfeeding in the community, the health district said. The station will feature a comfortable space for lactating parents to feed their babies, complete with rocking chairs, fans and cold water.

More information on National Breastfeeding Month can be found here.

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