Ever wondered what happens to your milk donation once it comes through The Milk Bank’s doors?
We are so grateful for your gift of liquid gold! It will impact the lives of infants and families across the Midwest.
Watch your milk’s journey from donation to distribution now.
Share Your Unique Donor Story
Every milk donor has a unique story to tell. Your story has the power to save lives! By sharing just a few sentences and photos, you could impact the trajectory of someone’s life.
Your short testimonial could resonate with so many mothers and families. Will you share your story now to help inspire another mom’s milk donor journey?
Why use donor milk?
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk has been scientifically proven to benefit babies. There are a variety of reasons a family might need to use pasteurized donor milk for short or long-term needs. Some of the more common reasons include:
- Prematurity
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
- Failure to thrive
- Pre- and post-operative nutrition
- Maternal illness or absence
- Adoption
- Low or developing milk supply
- Treatment for infectious diseases
- Immunodeficiency disorders
- Formula intolerance


