Help babies brave this season’s sickness with resilience. All over the country, the leaves are beginning to change and families are settling into the cozy, comforting rhythms of fall. Yet there’s another seasonal change underway that fills us with a bit of dread: as the weather changes, respiratory viruses become more common, bringing illnesses such […]
Every milk donor has a story, and each one is a gift to the babies and families we serve. This story is no exception. We recently sat down with Lori Sutton to hear about her inspiring journey to becoming a surrogate and, after a healthy delivery, donating more than 2,000 ounces of her breast milk […]
Your design. Our mission. Every step tells a story. What if your artwork could do more than look good? What if it could inspire conversations, raise awareness, and help shine a light on an incredible cause. Now’s your chance. Mothers’ Milk Bank California is excited to launch Sock It Forward, a statewide design contest inviting […]
Shana J., a pediatric dietitian and mother of twins, reflects on her decision to donate milk during her twins’ two-month NICU stay This September, Mothers’ Milk Bank California honors Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month. We recognize the families whose courage and bravery bring hope across the globe. We celebrate the healthcare professionals who […]
One milk donor’s story of fear, hope, and the decision to donate her breast milk, helping to save countless lives while her baby fought for 280 days in the NICU. This September, Mothers’ Milk Bank California honors Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month. We recognize the families whose courage and bravery bring hope across […]
If you’re breastfeeding or pumping right now, there’s a chance you’ve had more milk than your baby needed on any given day. Maybe your freezer stash grew faster than you expected, or your baby weaned earlier than planned and you’re left with bags and bags of milk you don’t know what to do with. Of […]
There’s a moment many parents of premature babies remember with striking clarity: standing beside an isolette, watching tubes and monitors surround a baby who was supposed to have a few more weeks or months to grow, and being asked what feels like an impossible question: What are we feeding this baby? For most expecting parents, […]
Become a Community Collection Partner Every day, generous mothers choose to donate their surplus breast milk to help premature and medically fragile babies receive the safe, pasteurized donor human milk they need to thrive. As Mothers’ Milk Bank California continues to grow, we are expanding our network of Community Collection Partners to make milk donation […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2026Contact: Cheryl Reiss,News@MothersMilk.org | (415) 640-5431 Nursing Moms Invited to Donate Breast Milk at 12 Community Milk Drives Across California and Nevada in August SAN JOSE, CA — August 1, 2026 — In celebration of August as National Breastfeeding Month, Mothers’ Milk Bank California is partnering with hospitals, community organizations, and […]
When people picture infant feeding, they often imagine a mother and baby. And even more so for milk donation – the process begins with a mother’s body and generous spirit, and she gets much of the recognition along the way. But while the feeding conversation naturally centers on mothers, we know – because we see […]