Become a Breast Milk Donor in San Diego
Located in San Diego, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns is a longstanding Collection Center partner with MMBCA. Please call their office in order to set a drop-off time for your breastmilk donation.
✓ Free Screening
✓ No Cost to Donate
✓ Local Drop-Off
✓ Free Shipping
New Donor?
Or call us at 408-998-4550 ext. 3 to speak with a Donor Coordinator
Why Donate?
For premature and medically fragile babies, donor human milk isn't just helpful, it's part of critical care. When a mother's own milk isn't available, pasteurized donor milk helps protect these tiny patients against serious complications like Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and supports healthy growth during the earliest, most vulnerable days of life.
Every ounce you donate here in San Diego goes to babies in NICUs across California who need it most. If you have more milk than your baby needs, you can turn that surplus into a lifeline for another family. Screening and shipping are always free, and a real person supports you at every step.
How to Donate Breast Milk in San Diego
1. Apply Online
Complete a quick 2-minute application to see if you qualify.
2. Complete Screening
We handle a free health screening and blood test, at no cost to you.
3. Get Approved
Once approved, you're an official milk donor and ready to give.
4. Donate Milk
Drop off locally at Sharp Mary Birch New Beginning Boutique or ship for free from home.
Meet Your Collection Center
Hospital
Sharp Mary Birch New Beginning Boutique
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
Point of Contact: Vanessa Jankowski, CLE, ICCE
Address: 3003 Health Center Drive, New Beginnings Boutique & Gift Shop, first floor, San Diego, CA 92123
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm
Phone: (858) 939-4127
COLLECTION CENTER
Sharp Mary Birch New Beginning Boutique
- Address: 3003 Health Center Drive, New Beginnings Boutique & Gift Shop, first floor, San Diego, CA 92123
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm - Phone: (858) 939-4127
- Email: vanessa.jankowski@sharp.com
- Website: sharp.com
- Appointment required: Yes
- How to schedule: Call the office to schedule a drop-off time.
- Drop-off: To drop off milk please call the office at (858) 939-4127 to schedule a drop off time.
- Parking: Parking is available in the structure in front of the hospital. Parking fees may apply. Patient drop-off and pickup is in the roundabout in front of the hospital main entrance.
- Accepted items: Frozen donor milk.
- What to bring: Frozen donor milk and signed Illness & Medication Report (if available)
- Languages: English
About Sharp Mary Birch New Beginning Boutique
For over 25 years, the New Beginnings Boutique & Gift Shop, located on the first floor of the Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, has proudly served as a collection center for breastmilk donations in partnership with the Mother Milk Bank. The New Beginnings Boutique is a unique community resource staffed by certified lactation educators 7 days a week to help with breastfeeding questions or challenges. Home to a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), we recognizing the vital role breastmilk plays in the health and development of newborns, especially preterm babies in the NICU. Through collective generosity, we aim to improve infant health outcomes and support our community needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Collection Center located?
It is located in the New Beginnings Boutique, on the first floor of the Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
How much milk am I able to drop off?
Sharp Mary Birch is able to accept a maximum of 300 ounces of frozen breast milk at a time
What if I don’t have an Illness & Medication form on hand?
The Collection Center will have forms available for you to fill out upon dropping off
Can I drop off milk without a cooler?
Yes! Just bring your frozen milk and the Collection Center will take care of packing and shipping it in their coolers."
Ready to Save Tiny Lives?
Every ounce makes a difference.