stories from our community
Every ounce of donor milk connects people who may never meet. These are a few of the families and milk donors who shared what that connection meant to them.
“Eloise was born eleven days early and was quickly swept away to the NICU. As I worked on pumping and waiting for my supply to come in, I was able to supplement my breast milk with donor milk. It meant the world to me to have donor milk as an option.”
Rachel, Mom to Eloise
Milk recipient & milk donor
“When my daughter was born, I struggled to produce any milk. For the first few days of life, she relied solely on the generous milk of another mother, and I will forever be grateful for that gift.”
Deybrian, Mom to Zephaniah
Milk recipient & milk donor
“The screening process was smooth, and within a few weeks I was able to make my first donation. Having access to the Milk Depots is so helpful in my donation journey.”
Beth
Milk donor
“Expressing and donating my milk didn't erase the pain, but it gave it purpose. It made me feel like Ian's short existence could ripple into the world, helping other lives.”
Isabel, Mom to Ian
Milk donor, Bereavement Program
Stories and photographs featured in The Milk Bank's 2025 Impact Report.
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