Date: July 30, 2025
By Mothers’ Milk Bank California
When people think of Mothers’ Milk Bank California, they often picture our work behind the scenes—testing, pasteurizing, and shipping lifesaving donor milk to NICUs across the country. But what many families don’t realize is that you can actually drop off your milk directly at our headquarters in San Jose!
That’s right—our headquarters isn’t just the home of the oldest milk bank in the United States; it’s also a fully operational donation drop-off site. If you’re an approved donor, there’s no need to wait for shipping supplies or drive across town to a collection center. You can simply bring your milk straight to us and help nourish medically fragile babies with every ounce.
This August: Be Part of the Mission
There’s no better time to be part of the mission than during National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. To make milk donation easier, more accessible, and more impactful, Mothers’ Milk Bank California is hosting 16 milk drives across California and Nevada—including 14 in-person events and 2 virtual drives.
This year’s theme, “Forward Together,” is a unifying call. It’s about bringing together communities, health care providers, and policymakers to support breastfeeding families—and encouraging those who are able to donate their milk to help babies who need it most. Because when breastfeeding isn’t possible, donor milk can make all the difference—especially for infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Why Your Milk Matters Now More Than Ever
Demand for donor milk has increased by 30% this year, following the passage of AB 3059, a California law that expands access to donor human milk for medically vulnerable infants. To meet this growing need, we’re relying on milk drives—and generous families like yours—to keep our supply strong.
“Donor milk is a vital part of the breastfeeding support ecosystem—especially for babies in NICUs who may not have access to their mother’s milk,” said Jennifer Benito-Kowalski, Chief Executive Officer of Mothers’ Milk Bank California. “When we make it easier for families to donate, we make it possible for more babies to thrive. We’re building a movement rooted in equity, access, and the collective power of milk donation.”
So whether you’re planning to attend one of our statewide milk drives—or just realized you can easily drop off your milk in San Jose—know that your donation helps us move forward together.
Drop-off Details
Location: Mothers’ Milk Bank California Headquarters
Address: 1887 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95112
Appointments are required so our team can be prepared to safely receive your milk.
Please call 1-877-375-6645 (option 3) to schedule your drop-off.
Not yet a donor? Start the quick screening process today at MothersMilk.org/Donate-Milk