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We envision a world where every baby has access to safe human milk.
The Milk Bank believes that every baby deserves the very best health outcomes. Read stories from milk recipients, milk donors and bereavement families who have been part of the mission.
Founded in 2005, The Milk Bank was established as a community-based, nonprofit on a mission to save infant lives and improve health outcomes by providing access to safe human milk.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
Stats since birth (2005)
48
States we have screened milk donors from
25
States where hospitals and families are served
17,900,000
Estimated feedings dispensed to infants to date
125
hospital units served
1,823
approved milk donors in 2025
21 years
saving infant lives since 2005
Values
Fiercely Mission-Driven
Our organization exists to unite people in urgently reducing infant mortality. We believe that every baby deserves their best chance to survive and thrive through access to human milk. We achieve our mission by leveraging community resources to support the safe collection and dispensation of human milk, education, advocacy, and research. Together, through collective impact, we work to ensure all babies have the best chance to celebrate a first birthday.
Unwaveringly Inclusive
Every individual and every family deserves understanding, respect and dignity. The Milk Bank values the power of diversity and seeks to create services and a culture that celebrates all stories. Our organization is committed to dismantling barriers and addressing social determinants of health to ensure we support babies and families at the exact moment of need.
Uncompromising Champions of Science and Safety
We care deeply about each individual involved in the process of donating and receiving human milk. The Milk Bank adheres to strict safety guidelines that steer our donation, pasteurization, and dispensation processes. As leaders in maintaining safe, evidence-based standards, The Milk Bank is committed to transparency, public health education, and the integration of research, science, medicine, and service.
in their words
What the mission looks like from the other side.
“I was at home with all the lights off, in my pajamas, feeling sad. The woman on the other end of the line floored me. She spoke to me with such understanding and kindness and was generous enough to share her own personal bereavement story with me. I connected with her immediately and felt at once that donating my milk had a purpose.”
Gus's mother, on the call that changed the shape of her grief.
Read the story his family shared. You Are My Sunshine: Remembering Gus
join our mission
We're on a mission to save lives. Will you join us?
Not everyone can make lifesaving milk, but everyone can support infant lives. Your financial gift supports the work to process each ounce of milk, and sustains our Medical Relief Fund, Bereavement Program, and free lactation services.
with gratitude
Community Partners
We’re grateful to the organizations that help connect families, employers, and volunteers with our work.
workplace project launch support
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
Grant funding helped launch our workplace lactation project.
Explore workplace lactation resourcesInterested in supporting The Milk Bank? Talk with our team.