Milk/Fruit/Veggies for prenatal/breastfeeding Moms
$10
Proper nutrition during the pre and postnatal phases is vital to both mother and baby. With the added demands on the mother’s body, and those necessary for the development and well-being of her baby, eating healthy during and after pregnancy provides an abundant amount of short and long-term benefits. During pregnancy, a baby depends on the nutrients being received from their mother, making a balanced diet essential in reducing health risks. These risks include: Fetal/infant mortality, Low birth weight, premature birth, birth defects, poor brain development and risk of infections. After pregnancy, a mother’s body has undergone a tremendous amount of change and stress. Recovering from birth requires patience and support through postnatal nutrition. There should be a strong focus on recovery and healing through proper diet and healthy habits. For mothers that are breastfeeding, the connection to her baby remains very intertwined, making proper nutrition ever more vital.
Help a child/teen attend camp for a month
$200
Your gift will be used to sponsor youth to attend one of three different Kandu summer programs that will help them develop into strong, confident young adults. We want to give a child an opportunity that they would not have otherwise. Summer camp will help to build confidence, independence, grow new relationships, and provide youth with a sense of belonging while learning new skills and making lifelong friendships.
Help a child/teen attend camp for a day
$30
Your gift will be used to sponsor youth to attend one of three different Kandu summer programs that will help them develop into strong, confident young adults. We want to give a child an opportunity that they would not have otherwise. Summer camp will help to build confidence, independence, grow new relationships, and provide youth with a sense of belonging while learning new skills and making lifelong friendships.
Breastfeeding Incentive Gift Cards
$20
Why we offer Breastfeeding Incentive Gift Cards: We recognize that all people have every right to choose how to feed their baby, and we value all women regardless of whether they choose to breastfeed or formula feed. We offer interventions both during pregnancy and after birth to promote and support breastfeeding. The goal of professional or peer support is to encourage pregnant and breastfeeding women to initiate and continue breastfeeding by increasing access to lactation supports, continuing education, access to professionals within the community, healthy foods, and incentives such as the use of a breast pump, maternity bra, self-care package, maybe a hot tea or coffee just to have a self-care break.