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 artists, students, parents, healthcare professionals, and creative minds of all ages to design the Official 2026 Mothers’ Milk Bank California Sock.
Whether you’re a seasoned designer, an aspiring artist, or someone who simply loves to doodle, we want to see your creativity.
The winning design will be professionally produced as a limited-edition sock that celebrates compassion, community, and healthier beginnings for babies. Worn by supporters across California, the sock will help spark conversations about the life-changing impact of donor human milk and the families we serve.
Why a Sock?
Because great socks get noticed.
Think about it. How many times have you complimented someone’s socks or been asked where you got yours?
Now imagine those conversations becoming opportunities to share the story of Mothers’ Milk Bank California and the generous donor mothers who help give babies the healthiest possible start.
One pair of socks can inspire thousands of conversations.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for original, creative designs inspired by themes like:
- Kindness
- Community
- Hope
- California
- Healthy beginnings
- Giving
- Connection
- Joy
- Nature
- Compassion
We encourage you to think boldly, have fun, and create something people will love to wear.
Grand Prize
Your design won’t just win a contest. It will become part of our story.
The winning designer will receive:
- Lifetime bragging rights as the creator of the Official 2026 Mothers’ Milk Bank California Sock
- Their winning design professionally produced as a limited-edition Mothers’ Milk Bank California sock
- Recognition as the Official 2026 Mothers’ Milk Bank California Sock Designer
- A feature on the Mothers’ Milk Bank California website, social media channels, and other marketing materials
- Recognition in a statewide press release announcing the winning design
- A commemorative certificate recognizing their achievement
- A collection of the official socks featuring their winning artwork to wear, share, and enjoy
- Exclusive Mothers’ Milk Bank California merchandise
But perhaps the greatest prize of all?
Knowing that your creativity helped spark conversations, raised awareness, and supported Mothers’ Milk Bank California’s mission of giving every baby the healthiest possible start.
Who Can Enter?
Whether you’re an artist, student, parent, healthcare professional, designer, or simply someone with a great idea, we’d love to see your design.
No professional design experience is required, just creativity and imagination.
Contest Timeline
- Contest Opens: September 9, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026
- Winner Announced: October 23, 2026
Ready to Sock It Forward?
Design something that makes a difference. Submit your entry today and help create the Official 2026 Mothers’ Milk Bank California Sock.
Because every great idea starts with a single step.
