News Archives - Mothers' Milk Bank California

July 31, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Celebrates August as National Breastfeeding Month with Statewide Community Milk Drives

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 […]

June 19, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Jose, CA (June 19, 2026) — Mothers’ Milk Bank California, California’s Milk Bank since 1974, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sudha Rani Narasimhan and Bryce Knox to its Board of Directors. Their expertise in healthcare, community leadership, and advocacy will help advance the organization’s mission of ensuring access […]

April 28, 2026

Across California, Mothers Are Making a Lifesaving Difference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 28, 2026Contact: Nannette Miranda,News@MothersMilk.org | (510) 646-1201 –As California’s Milk Bank, Mothers’ Milk Bank California leads a statewide movement to celebrate and expand the impact of donor human milk. SAN JOSE, CA — April 28, 2026 — This May, Mothers’ Milk Bank California is launching the second annual California Human Milk Donation […]

March 31, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Announces Inaugural “Best Place to Pump” Honorees Recognizing Family-Friendly Workplaces Across California

Mothers’ Milk Bank California today announced the recipients of its inaugural 2026 Best Place to Pump Awards, honoring employers that are creating meaningful, family-friendly workplaces.

March 20, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Jose, CA (March 20, 2026) — Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) announces the appointment of Veronica Sanford and Maya von Heyden to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership as it expands its impact and advances access to donor human milk. Veronica Sanford brings extensive experience in strategic innovation, […]

March 17, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Launches “We Can Donate It!” — A Rosie-Inspired Movement Rallying Mothers to Donate Life-Saving Milk

Inspired by Rosie the Riveter and her legacy of women powering the nation, this campaign connects yesterday’s strength to today’s urgent need for donor human milk.

February 17, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Launches Healthy Start Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 17, 2026Contact: Nannette Miranda,News@MothersMilk.org | (510) 646-1201 San Jose, CA (February 17, 2026) — Mothers’ Milk Bank California today announced the launch of the Healthy Start Fund, a $25,000 fund designed to provide donor human milk to families when cost would otherwise be a barrier. Supported entirely through charitable gifts, the Healthy […]

January 26, 2026

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Launches “Best Place to Pump” Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2026Contact: Nannette Miranda,News@MothersMilk.org | (510) 646-1201 Nominations Open January 26 on World Pumping Day, Honorees Announced March 2026 San Jose, CA (January 26, 2026) — As more women with children enter and lead in today’s workforce, workplaces have a powerful opportunity to champion breastfeeding support like never before. Mothers’ Milk Bank […]

December 17, 2025

Mothers’ Milk Bank California and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Launch Research Partnership to Advance Understanding of Donor Human Milk on Babies in Need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nannette Miranda | News@MothersMilk.org | (510) 646-1201 San Jose, CA (December 17, 2025) – Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA), one of the nation’s leading nonprofit milk banks, announces a new research partnership with the renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in understanding the life-saving properties of donor human milk […]

November 4, 2025

New Guide by Dr. Rachel Land and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Supports Families of Babies in Need

New educational resource empowers families to make informed decisions about infant nutrition and the use of donor human milk