Sun River Health – WIC Dutchess County NY

If you are a parent in need of nutritional advice and support in Dutchess County, Sun River Health wants you to consider applying for the NY WIC program. New York WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) has one goal – to improve the health and nutrition of moms and kids. If you live in these cities, NY WIC may be able to help:

  • Amenia
  • Beacon
  • Poughkeepsie
NY state WIC provides personalized nutrition assessments and education to help parents learn how to live healthier. WIC connects parents with nutritionists to provide guidance to meet health goals for parents and their children. The program also offers support from other parents via group discussions and monthly checks to purchase healthy foods such as fruits, veggies, whole grain foods, milk, eggs, cereal, baby food, and more.

WIC Clinic Hours:

Amenia

3360 NY-343
Amenia, NY 12501

2nd & 3rd Tuesday of every month.
10 AM – 4PM

Beacon

6 Henry Street
Beacon, NY 12508

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

9AM – 5PM
Tuesday 10AM – 6PM

Poughkeepsie

29 N. Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Monday 9AM – 6PM
Wednesday 8AM – 5PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM – 5PM

 

Breastfeeding Information & Support

WIC recommends breast milk.
WIC supports breastfeeding mothers by providing them with a food package of greater value than those who do not breastfeed. Breastfeeding mothers receive benefits for 6 months longer than mothers who do not breastfeed. Infants at 6 months of age receive a food package of greater value than formula fed infants.

WIC has breast pumps that work.
WIC will make sure you get the right pump for your needs.

WIC has breastfeeding peer counselors, mothers with breastfeeding experience who help other mothers.
Your peer counselor will be there when you need her. She will help build your confidence, answer questions, and help if you need it.

Learn more about breastfeeding. WIC has a web site developed for mothers. Visit and learn more: http://www.breastfeedingpartners.org

 

Breastfeeding is your choice!
Talk to a Peer Counselor about what you have heard and how you feel before making the decision.

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are Moms like you!

Peer Counselors will provide you with helpful tips on:

  • Breastfeeding while in the hospital
  • Breastfeeding after a C-section or natural delivery
  • Making enough milk
  • Storing your breast milk
  • Recognizing feeding patterns & growth spurts
  • Understanding your baby’s sleep cycle
  • Helping siblings adjust to the new baby & breastfeeding
  • Solutions to common breastfeeding problems
  • How to create a strong support system
  • Feeling confident with your decision to breastfeed

BYE BYE CHECKS, HELLO WIC EBT CARD

What is an eWIC card?
An eWIC card is like a debit card. You can use your eWIC card to buy WIC-approved foods at WIC stores. Your local agency will add your family’s benefits to your eWIC account.

How does eWIC help WIC families?
eWIC means a more convenient shopping experience. eWIC shoppers can expect:

  • an easier check-out
  • a more discreet transaction
  • the freedom to spread out WIC purchases

How do I get WIC benefits on my WIC account?
At your WIC appointment, WIC staff will add your benefits to your family’s eWIC account. You will get a list of your family’s WIC benefits for the next three months. The list will have start and end dates for your benefits.

Office Locations

Sun River Dutchess – Amenia
3360 Rte. 343
Amenia, NY 12501
ph: (845) 452-6478
fx: (845) 452-6549
Sun River Dutchess – Beacon
6 Henry St.
Beacon, NY 12508
ph: (845) 831-7402
fx: (845) 838-6103
Sun River Dutchess – Poughkeepsie
29 North Hamilton St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
ph: (845) 452-6478 ext. 70102
fx: (845) 452-6549