"Eating for Breastfeeding" Supports DC Breastfeeding Center

Washington, D.C. , December 30, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Breastfeeding Chef™, in collaboration with Whole Foods Market Nickels for Non-Profits program, has donated tote bags as well as a January 10th, 2015 “Eating for Breastfeeding” class where all proceeds go towards Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington program funding.

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington has been selected for Whole Foods Market P Street’s Nickels for Non-Profits, a community giving program which features a local non-profit for three months. Every time a customer reuses a shopping bag at the Whole Foods Market P Street location in Washington, DC a nickel is donated to the Center. The goal of the program is to reduce use of new bags while increasing funding for local non-profits. The program runs now through January 18th, 2015.

"My goal is to help mothers understand that whole plant foods are our best ally to help us raise healthy, happy children, families, and communities. I'm excited to take part in this opportunity with Whole Foods Market P Street, supporting the beautiful programs the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington puts together to advance breastfeeding and successful parenting throughout the DC metro area."

Ebeth Johnson, Breastfeeding Chef Founder and Owner

Visit the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington to pick up a free Breastfeeding Chef tote bag, while supplies last, to be used at the P Street Whole Foods Market. While you are there, gain the chance to learn more about the Center’s programs and how to get involved.

In addition to tote bag donations, Breastfeeding Chef is leading a specialized “Eating for Breastfeeding” class at the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm for an affordable cost of $25.00. 100% of ticket sales benefit the Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington. Participants learn to make nutritious choices that support their milk production and address common concerns like colic, cradle cap and low milk supply. Included in the class are a “Nursing Mama Power Foods” list, resources and recipes that help nursing moms increase and enrich milk supply using whole foods. To learn more and register, visit http://breastfeedingcenter.org/event-registration/?ee=1796.

“My goal is to help mothers understand that whole plant foods are our best ally to help us raise healthy, happy children, families, and communities. I’m excited to take part in this opportunity with Whole Foods Market P Street, supporting the beautiful programs the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington puts together to advance breastfeeding and successful parenting throughout the DC metro area,” says Ebeth Johnson, founder of Breastfeeding Chef.

Proceeds from Nickels for Non-Profits will help the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington fund a Donor Milk Program, giving mothers and babies who are in need of breast milk access to free donor milk from a HMBANA milk bank. The Center would also be able to add a second New Moms Support Group that offers moms professional support from an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in a group setting. Adding a second support group would allow the Center to serve an additional 30-40 moms and babies a week.

To make your Nickels for Non-Profits donation, visit Whole Foods Market P Street located at 1440 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005. To attend “Eating for Breastfeeding” after registration, visit the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington located at 2141 K Street NW, Suite 3 Washington, DC 20037.

About the Breastfeeding Chef:

Breastfeeding Chef ™ is an online resource and educational community focused on the unique nutritional and lifestyle needs of breastfeeding and weaning moms, shedding light on how diet and nutrition affect a mother’s health, breast milk, and baby. Breastfeeding Chef provides the evidence-based nutrition information, recipes, cooking skills, and support necessary to make healthy food choices that are nourishing and nurturing to mom, baby, breast milk, and the entire family. Offering a variety of workshops, consultations, cooking videos, and free downloads, Breastfeeding Chef helps moms use whole foods to address common concerns while creating a sense of community and support. In addition to providing these invaluable resources to families, birth workers, and pediatricians, Breastfeeding Chef established and continues to grow the only online breastfeeding community centered on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. For more information, visit www.breastfeedingchef.com.

About the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington:

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington (BCGW) is a leader in lactation education and promotion, with the mission to advance breastfeeding and successful parenting throughout the DC metro area by providing free and low cost professional instruction to families in a supportive community space. The BCGW strives to fulfill their mission by providing expert-led free and low-cost classes, private consultations with Board Certified Lactation Consultants, and a variety of other services including a breastfeeding boutique, off-site classes for low income populations, a nursing lounge, and a milk depot. For more information, visit www.breastfeedingcenter.org or call (202) 293-5182.