The Nurturing Collaborative

The Nurturing Collaborative, an initiative from Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Birthworkers United, Inc., works directly with locally owned businesses to provide care packages and wellness experiences for expecting BIPOC parents and child, during and after pregnancy.

This program seeks to increase equity and food security by ensuring access to food and other resources that provide a nurturing environment for parent and child.

The Nurturing Collaborative strives to enhance and promote wellness education and community connections for expecting and postpartum families.

Support this Program

Register to Participate

Registrations are on hold as we plan for our new launch! Please stay tuned for more information in the coming months. If you are in need of Prenatal or Postpartum Support, please contact Vanessa Johnson at Birthworkers United, Inc. via email at vanessa@birthworkersunited.org.

WHAT WE DO

Our goal is to help bridge the gap for new parents and babies, ensuring that everyone can thrive and begin this new and exciting journey on a solid foundation built from community support and proper nourishment.

The Nurturing Collaborative identifies local BIPOC expectant parents who will greatly benefit from essential care packages. Each month these packages are tailored to benefit the parents and baby throughout every stage of their growth.

The first month might provide swaddles, creams, breastfeeding supplies and other items babies need during infancy. However, month six may include baby proofing supplies, introductory foods and books. These items are provided by predominantly local BIPOC owned businesses in Milwaukee, WI.

All of the items are curated by a team of child-care experts and packed by a team of local volunteers. Ongoing workshops throughout the initiative, focusing on prenatal and postpartum support, nutrition, mental health, stress reduction, and community resources, will foster a supportive community network.

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Our Partners

GET INVOLVED

The Nurturing Collaborative is a community effort. Here’s how you can make a direct impact on the program and in the lives of your neighbors in need:

Partnership: Do you know of a company who wants to get involved in The Nurturing Collaborative? Email Info@FeedingAmericaWI.org or vanessajohnson@nurturingmiracles.com