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Explore Mothers’ Milk Bank California’s remarkable achievements, including serving critically ill infants across California and the nation, innovative research projects, and leading education and outreach initiatives. Be the first to know about our community events, organizational announcements, project updates, and more!

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Andrea.Racelis@MothersMilk.org

California’s Donor Milk Law Creates Need for More Milk Donors as Demand Surges 30%

Landmark AB 3059 Expands Life-Saving Access for Newborns But Leaves Mothers’ Milk Bank California Struggling to Meet Unprecedented Need San Jose, Calif. (June 23, 2025) — Six months after California’s groundbreaking Assembly Bill 3059 expanded insurance coverage and hospital access to life-saving donor milk, Mothers’ Milk Bank California is facing a 30% surge in demand, leaving vulnerable newborns at risk...

Busy Summer? New Flexible Milk Pick-Ups & Saturday Screenings Now Available

San Jose, CA (June 11, 2025) — As summer approaches, even with travel plans, family gatherings, and the summer hustle, parents can still make a meaningful and lasting impact. Mothers’ Milk Bank California is making it easier than ever to donate breast milk with free, flexible milk pick-up services and Saturday screening appointments designed to fit busy summer schedules. From...

Senator Dave Cortese and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Announce Senate Resolution 20 Designating May as First-Ever California Human Milk Donation Month

MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cheryl@landispr.com Senator Dave Cortese and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Announce Senate  Resolution 20 Designating May as First-Ever California Human Milk Donation Month Growing Demand for Donor Human Milk Across the State for Premature and Medically Fragile Infants  San Jose, CA (April 28, 2025) — Senator Dave Cortese (District 15) and Mothers’ Milk Bank...

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes Dr. Spieler as New Medical Advisor

Dr. Lauren Spieler, D.O.,IBCLC, NABBLM-C is an osteopathic physician and breastfeeding medicine expert dedicated to help enhance lactation services and support postpartum care at Mothers’ Milk Bank San Jose, California – Mothers’ Milk Bank California announced today the appointment of Dr. Lauren Spieler, an Osteopathic Physician Board Certified in Family Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine, as the...

Office Closed for the Holidays

Our office will observe special holiday hours during the upcoming season: We wish you a joyous holiday season and look forward to serving you when we return!...

Join Mothers’ Milk Bank California’s Online Milk Drive for National Prematurity Awareness Month

As we mark Prematurity Awareness Month this November, we at Mothers’ Milk Bank California are excited to announce the launch of our Online Milk Drive! This initiative is a call to action to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of donor breast milk for premature and medically fragile infants. With over 380,000 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year, the need for...

This Holiday Season, Share the Gift of Life — Effortless Donor Milk Pick-Up!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This Holiday Season, Share the Gift of Life — Effortless Donor Milk Pick-Up! Santa Clara County, CA (October 23, 2024) — This holiday season, you can make a life-changing impact from the comfort of your home! Mothers’ Milk Bank Californiatoday announced a Holiday Donor Milk Pick-Up Service, making it easier than ever for Santa Clara County residents...

Grand Opening of New Mothers’ Milk Bank California Collection Center in Santa Cruz County

Event to Raise Awareness for the Need for Human Milk Donors and Support for Local Families WHO: Mothers’ Milk Bank California and RC Fam proudly announce the grand opening of a new donor milk collection center in Watsonville located in Santa Cruz County. WHAT: This kickoff event will bring together the local community to raise awareness about the critical need...

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes New Board Members

—Experienced Volunteer Leaders Join the Board to Advance MMBCA’s Mission San Jose, CA (September 17, 2024) – Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) today announced the appointment of three community leaders to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a diverse range of expertise and a shared passion for supporting vulnerable infants, further bolstering MMBCA’s mission to provide life-saving...

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Welcome to our Media Resources, your source for high-quality multimedia content highlighting the lifesaving work of Mothers’ Milk Bank California. These resources are available for media use to support accurate and impactful storytelling about our mission to help NICU babies thrive through donor milk.

Videos

CARES Video

CARES Video, Mothers' Milk bank California

Discover the heart of our CARES initiative through this high-definition video.

B-roll: Lab and Manufacturing

B-roll: Lab and Manufacturing, Mothers' Milk Bank California

Get an exclusive look at our cutting-edge lab and milk processing operations.

Individual Interviews

Meet the people who make our mission possible:

Tessa, Breast Milk Donor, Milk Warrior

Tessa, Milk Donor, Milk Warrior, Mothers' Milk Bank California

Learn what inspires donors to share their gift of milk.

Laura, Breast Milk Donor, Milk Warrior

Learn what inspires donors to share their gift of milk.

Erin, Recipient

Erin, Recipient of Mothers' Milk Bank California

A mother shares her story of how donor milk made a difference.

Press Releases

California’s Donor Milk Law Creates Need for More Milk Donors as Demand Surges 30%

Landmark AB 3059 Expands Life-Saving Access for Newborns But Leaves Mothers’ Milk Bank California...

Busy Summer? New Flexible Milk Pick-Ups & Saturday Screenings Now Available

San Jose, CA (June 11, 2025) — As summer approaches, even with travel plans, family gatherings, and...

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes Dr. Spieler as New Medical Advisor

Dr. Lauren Spieler, D.O.,IBCLC, NABBLM-C is an osteopathic physician and breastfeeding medicine...

Office Closed for the Holidays

Our office will observe special holiday hours during the upcoming season: We wish you a joyous...

Join Mothers’ Milk Bank California’s Online Milk Drive for National Prematurity Awareness Month

As we mark Prematurity Awareness Month this November, we at Mothers’ Milk Bank California are...

This Holiday Season, Share the Gift of Life — Effortless Donor Milk Pick-Up!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This Holiday Season, Share the Gift of Life — Effortless Donor Milk Pick-Up!...

Grand Opening of New Mothers’ Milk Bank California Collection Center in Santa Cruz County

Event to Raise Awareness for the Need for Human Milk Donors and Support for Local Families WHO:...

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes New Board Members

—Experienced Volunteer Leaders Join the Board to Advance MMBCA’s Mission San Jose, CA...

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