Whitney Young Health WIC

Whitney Young Health WIC WIC is a federally funded nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children.

The purpose of this site is to promote New York State WIC Program services to the community. The viewpoints, opinions, and actions expressed in comments are those of the individuals themselves and may not reflect the opinions and position of Whitney M Young Jr Health Center or its employees. All posts and comments must be reputable and free of bias, advertisement, and political/religious views. Posts or comments with a clear mal-intent will be deleted, and incorrect information will be corrected. WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides breastfeeding education, high risk nutrition counseling, and resources within the community as well. To see if you fall under U.S. Department of Agriculture's WIC guidelines, visithttps://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-IEGS-2017.pdf

For more information visit: http://wmyhealth.org/services/wic/ or call our WIC office at (518) 465-9387. We also have a 24 Hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (518)221-7183. Our Main Office is at:
Whitney Young Health Center
920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY 12207

Our Satellite Site is located at:
526 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

1804 2nd Avenue
Watervliet, NY 12189


****WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer***
To view the nondiscrimination statement please use link below:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/docs/usda_non-discrimination_statement.pdf

💜 Pregnant or planning to breastfeed? We’re here for YOU!Join our WIC Peer Counselor Open Office Hours📍 Whitney Young He...
09/25/2025

💜 Pregnant or planning to breastfeed? We’re here for YOU!

Join our WIC Peer Counselor Open Office Hours
📍 Whitney Young Health, 920 Lark Drive, Albany
🕗 Fridays, 8–11 AM

✅ Breastfeeding support
✅ Help getting a breast pump
✅ Referrals for baby essentials

Walk-ins welcome! 💕👣
📞 (518) 221-7183

09/15/2025
WIC offers free breastfeeding classes to support you on your parenting journey. These classes are available both in pers...
08/28/2025

WIC offers free breastfeeding classes to support you on your parenting journey. These classes are available both in person and over the phone, providing flexibility to fit your schedule and comfort level. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or looking for additional support, our breastfeeding education can help you feel more confident and informed. To schedule your class, please call Kendra at 518-221-7183 today.

Please be aware that due to a change in our EBC service provider, WIC shopping will be unavailable from 10:00 PM on Satu...
08/28/2025

Please be aware that due to a change in our EBC service provider, WIC shopping will be unavailable from 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 13th, until Sunday afternoon, September 14th. We recommend completing your shopping before or after this blackout period to avoid any inconvenience.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Baby Shower
08/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our Baby Shower

Did you know that WIC can provide eligible families with formula for newborns and infants up to 1 year old? Learn more b...
08/06/2025

Did you know that WIC can provide eligible families with formula for newborns and infants up to 1 year old? Learn more by visiting our website or calling us at (518) 465-9387.

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920 Lark Drive
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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WIC is a federally-funded nutrition education and supplemental feeding program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides breastfeeding education, high risk nutrition counseling, and resources within the community as well. To see if you fall under U.S. Department of Agriculture's WIC guidelines, visit here.

For more information visit the Whitney Young Health WIC webpage or call our WIC office at (518) 465-9387. We also have a 24 Hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (518) 221-7183.

Our Main Office is at: Whitney Young Health, 920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207. Our Satellite Site is located at: Whitney Young Health’s Watervliet Health Center, 1804 2nd Avenue Watervliet, NY 12189.

****WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer***