Abi’s Fund was established to honor the legacy of Abirami Goyal, whose daughter received donor milk from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank after her passing in 2024. It is funded by generous contributions from passionate supporters. Abi's Fund Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund Our Community Care programs make human milk accessible to babies facing medical challenges and families facing financial hardship, but there is a special group that doesn’t fit neatly into those two boxes: families in which the mother has passed away. A legacy of love, a foundation for the future The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income countries. Through Abi’s Fund, we can provide a trusted source of safe, pasteurized donor milk for a Northwest family in mourning and take at least one worry off their plate. This fund can grant a mother’s wish to feed her baby human milk—even after her passing. Abi’s Fund was established to honor the legacy of Abirami Goyal, whose daughter received donor milk from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank after her passing in 2024. It is funded by generous contributions from passionate supporters like you. Donate Today Are you interested in applying to Abi's Fund? Learn About Community Care

Explore our 2022 Impact Report to learn more about our year. 2022 Impact Report

Hospitals can offer their newborn patients the best alternative to mother’s own milk by partnering with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to provide pasteurized donor human milk. Most of the milk NWMMB processes is dispensed to hospitals with NICUs and/or Mother-Baby Units. Hospital Milk Orders Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders Hospitals can offer their newborn patients the best alternative to mother’s own milk by partnering with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to provide pasteurized donor human milk. Most of the milk NWMMB processes is dispensed to hospitals with NICUs and/or Mother-Baby Units. Order Milk Download Form Download and fill out a milk order form 1st Time Ordering? Call the milk bank to place your order at (800) 204-4444 Send Form Fax your form to (503) 469-0962 or email orders@nwmmb.org More Resources If you need more info, check out our Hospital Resources We deliver frozen, pasteurized human donor milk directly to hospitals in the greater Portland metro area weekly. We use FedEx with priority overnight shipping to assure timely and safe transit times for facilities in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and beyond. Orders placed prior to 10 a.m. Monday- Thursday can be shipped with next-day arrival, however 48 hours notice is preferred when possible. Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and our Tax ID # is 26-3458029 For more details about our evidence-based safety protocols that assure the safety and quality of donor milk from NWMMB, please see: Healthcare Provider Resources and Safety and Quality Useful Links HMBANA Common Diagnosis Codes used for ordering donor human milk Donor Human Milk for the High-Risk Infant Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk Hospital Request for Milk Order Form Donor milk should be considered essential medicine for premature infants whose moms don't have enough. Donor milk can help prevent infection and promote healthy brain development. When I recommend donor milk to families in the hospital, they know we are doing everything we can to support them and their baby. — Dr. Stefanie Rogers, Neonatologist

Download our logo library for assets for both print and web, color and black and white options. Logos Download our logo library for assets for both print and web, color and black and white options. Download Logo Library Back to Media Resources

Hospitals with NICUs and/or Mother/Baby Units can partner with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to provide the best alternative to mother’s own milk for newborns and infants who require supplemental feedings. Hospitals For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blo g Hospitals with NICUs and/or Mother/Baby Care Units can partner with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to provide the best alternative to mother’s own milk for newborns and infants who require supplemental feedings. Safe, pasteurized donor human milk from NWMMB offers optimum safety and quality in nutrition care to the babies who need it most, second only to their mother’s own milk. Our Nutritional Analysis Program follows evidence-based standards recommended by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) and offers the clinician specific information about the macronutrient level of the donor milk received. How a hospital can benefit from using safe, pasteurized donor human milk from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank: Engage in a partnership with an organization whose mission is to improve the health and survival of the Northwest’s most vulnerable babies. Receive donor human milk that is locally sourced from qualified milk donors who are healthy and thoroughly screened and tested. Access safe, high quality donor human milk achieved by evidence-based pasteurization techniques that have a 35-year record of excellence and safety and are compliant with Food and Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control standards. Improve your hospital’s clinical nutrition care by knowing the specific protein and caloric values of the donor milk. Offer exclusive human milk feedings for vulnerable premature infants . Decrease costs of care associated with NICU patient stays and reduce NEC rates. Engage in a collective effort to assure that all infants in the Pacific Northwest who need human milk will have access to it. Order Milk Host a Milk Drop Host a Milk Distribution Site Safety & Quality Donor milk should be considered essential medicine for premature infants whose moms don't have enough. Donor milk can help prevent infection and promote healthy brain development. When I recommend donor milk to families in the hospital, they know we are doing everything we can to support them and their baby. — Dr. Stefanie Rogers, Neonatologist

For upcoming events, news, and more, subscribe to receive our seasonal newsletter or drop us a line. Contact Us Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us Get in Touch 15875 SW 74th Ave, Tigard, OR 97224 info@nwmmb.org | 800-204-4444 Send Message Thanks for reaching out! We will be in touch soon. Stay Connected For upcoming events, news, and more, subscribe to receive our seasonal newsletter Receive Our Newsletter Follow Us @nwmmb Load more

For upcoming events, news, and more, subscribe to receive our seasonal newsletter Subscribe Fill out this short form to stay up to date with all things NWMMB. We do not share or sell your contact information. View past issues of our quarterly newsletter, The Droplet, here: Fall'21 Spring '21 Summer '21 Summer '22 Fall/Winter 22 Spring/Summer '23

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to be the only nonprofit human milk bank in the Pacific Northwest. The unprecedented community support we receive allows us to grow and expand our services every year! Milk Banking Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to be the only nonprofit human milk bank in the Pacific Northwest. The unprecedented community support we receive allows us to grow and expand our services every year! Donate Milk Safety & Quality For Healthcare Providers For Hospitals High breastfeeding rates and a positive breastfeeding culture are essential foundations for a thriving community milk bank. Breastfeeding rates in the Pacific Northwest are among the highest in the nation. Area health care professionals and families know that human milk is proven to provide the essential nutrients and immunological protection necessary for optimal growth and improved long-term health. Promotion and support of breastfeeding is a matter of public health and is a cornerstone of the work we do. Becoming a milk donor gives parents with excess breastmilk the opportunity to make a significant difference by helping another infant receive the best start in life. Our primary focus is on providing milk to vulnerable populations. One in eight infants in the Pacific Northwest is born premature. Prematurity puts an infant at risk for life-threatening infections, prolonged hospital admission, and lifelong disabilities. NWMMB prioritizes these fragile infants, providing a safe source of human milk when their mother’s own milk may not be 100% available. Evidence-based research shows the use of human donor milk from an accredited milk bank should be the standard of care for supplementation of hospitalized premature and ill newborns. This is particularly the case for those in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Thanks to the overwhelming kindness of our milk donors, we have expanded our reach to Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and beyond, providing the best nutrition to infants both in the hospital and after discharging home . Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to be an accredited member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). HMBANA’s mission is to advance the field of nonprofit milk banking through member accreditation, development of evidence-based best practices, and advocacy of breastfeeding and human lactation to ensure an ethically sourced and equitably distributed supply of donor human milk. NWMMB follows their strict standards to ensure the safety of donated milk through careful screening, laboratory testing, and pasteurization techniques. Click here to learn more about our dedication to safety and quality . Useful Links HMBANA Certification Safety and Quality Our Strategic Plan 2020 Impact Report 2022 Impact Report

A list of quotes from our Executive Director and other milk bank members. Quotes “At Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, our volunteers, in partnership with our dedicated and tireless staff, continue to make sure that safe donor milk is available and ready to reach neonatal intensive care units, pediatric units, hospital birth centers, and outpatient families without any delays or disruption in service.” — Lesley Mondeaux, Executive Director “Our organization envisions a world where all babies, particularly the most vulnerable, have access to human milk. Now more than ever, improving the health and survival of infants is of utmost importance.” — Lesley Mondeaux, Executive Director “Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a milk bank for the community. A place where families can access life-saving human milk for their fragile infant, as well as be supported through their own breastfeeding and parenting journey.” — Joanne Ransom, Clinical Outreach Coordinator “For all infants, especially premature infants, mother’s own milk is always the first choice for feeding, but when mother’s milk is unavailable pasteurized donor human milk is the next best option. Without the generosity of the milk donors in the Pacific Northwest, offering donor milk to outpatients would not be possible.“ — Dr. Stefanie Rogers, Medical Director Back to Media Resources

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to be the only community-based, nonprofit milk bank in the Pacific Northwest. Your generosity makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of vulnerable infants across the region. Donate Money Donate Milk | Donate Money | Donate Time | Donate After A Loss Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to be the only community-based, nonprofit milk bank in the Pacific Northwest. Your generosity makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of vulnerable infants across the region. Donate Today Make a one-time or monthly gift to support vulnerable babies. Give Now Donate Crypto Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies to make a big difference for tiny babies. Give Crypto Now Give Stock Make a big impact by donating stock directly. Access our transfer info to make your gift of appreciated assets today. Give Stock Donor Advised Funds Recommend a gift through your donor advised fund. Learn More Shop To Give Direct donations from Amazon, Fred Meyer, and PayPal every time you shop. Learn How Bequests Remember Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in your will. Make a lifetime of difference with your estate gift. Learn More Company Matching Check if your employer will match your donation here. You could double your impact at no cost. Check Now

At Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, our team is critical to our success. We seek energetic and passionate people to join our staff! We provide a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing nonprofit organization that impacts the health of infants in the Pacific Northwest. Equity & Inclusion Welcome to our community. We consider milk donors, donor milk recipients, their families, healthcare providers and institutions, volunteers, and YOU to be part of our community. We all agree that every infant deserves access to human milk for the very best start to life. We are dedicated to serving all infants and families within our community whatever their race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, age, education, religion, disability or socioeconomic status. The events of 2020 spotlighted existing disparities in maternal healthcare, particularly for people of color. Statistics show that birthing people in BIPOC communities face higher mortality rates and have less access to breast/chestfeeding education than their white neighbors, in no small part due to the injurious history of injustice and poor healthcare outcomes for people of color. Prematurity puts infants at risk for experiencing poor health outcomes. While premature birth can strike anyone, babies born to BIPOC families are 40% more likely to be born too early. We prioritize fragile infants, providing a safe source of human milk when their mother’s own milk may not be 100% available. Lactation and human milk feeding are the cornerstone of human milk banking. This begins with the support, protection, and promotion of breast/chestfeeding. Working as an allied health partner in maternal-child health we have long seen the disparities in opportunities and outcomes along racial lines. Our board and staff are committed to actively examine the inequities that exist within the field of human milk banking. Click on the icons below to learn more about the steps we have taken, and continue to take. Educate Educating ourselves about racism . Examine Examining systems that play a role in perpetuating inequity . Identify Identifying barriers to breastfeeding and human donor milk access. Strengthen Strengthening our community relationships. Advocate Advocating for all babies' right to human milk. Most importantly, we will work more effectively and collaboratively to ensure that donor milk is reaching the babies in our community that need it the most. This work is urgent, and we will always be learning. We will make mistakes and own our responsibility for corrective action. Our efforts will be tireless, and we will not stop. Our journey is on-going. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. — Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Expression of Care program is designed to eliminate barriers for women in the state of Oregon who choose to provide breastmilk for their infant despite incarceration and separation. Expression of Care Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund The Expression of Care program is designed to eliminate barriers for women in the state of Oregon who choose to provide breastmilk for their infant despite incarceration and separation. The program is an extension of our mission to increase access to human milk and improve the health of an underserved population. Expression of Care is a program based on the collaborative work between Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB), Coffee Creek Correctional Institution (CCCI) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS). The program is designed to reduce breastfeeding barriers by providing lactation support, supplying milk collection bags, and offering a reliable milk delivery/shipping service for women who participate in the CCCI Breastfeeding Program. The program also supplies infant caregivers with educational resources about infant feeding and the importance of breastmilk feedings. In 2019, NWMMB received an Immediate Impact grant from the Women’s Foundation of Oregon to implement the program. Financial donations and unopened boxes of milk collection bags are accepted to provide continued support for this essential program. Click here to learn more about the program's history. Donate Today Useful Links Family Preservation Project-YWCA of Greater Portland Bill of Rights for Children of Incarcerated Parents -ORS 423.160 Like A Shield - A film by Brian Lindstrom

There is high demand for pasteurized breastmilk in the Northwest, and Northwest Mothers Milk Bank works to quickly distribute it to as many infants as we can. Your ongoing donations are greatly needed, and they help us achieve our goal of providing this life-saving resource to every baby in need! Donate Milk Donate Milk Donate Milk | Donate Money | Donate Time | Donate After A Loss There is high demand for pasteurized breastmilk in the Northwest, and Northwest Mothers Milk Bank works to quickly distribute it to as many infants as we can. Your ongoing donations are greatly needed, and they help us achieve our goal of providing this life-saving resource to every baby in need! On behalf of the hospitals and infants we serve, thank you for donating love. The process to become a milk donor typically takes between 2-3 weeks to complete due to application processing and blood screening results. Ask Question About Donation Become A Milk Donor Resources for Approved Donors Previous Milk Donor, New Baby? How Do I Become A Donor? Interview Call us at toll-free (800) 204-4444 or schedule an interview to determine eligibility Health History Complete a medical questionnaire and forms Blood Work Visit a lab at no cost to you Donate Milk Find a milk drop near you or we’ll ship it for free Our friendly, knowledgeable screening staff are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). They are available to answer questions throughout the entire screening and donation process. 1. Interview We start with a short phone interview, during which you will be asked questions about your general health, medication/supplement use, and overall breastfeeding experience. Call us at (503) 469-0955 or toll-free at 800-204-4444 or schedule an interview here . 2. Complete online paperwork The next step is sharing more details about your medical history and lifestyle, as well as signing medical consent forms. With your permission, we will contact your healthcare providers to confirm your health history and the health of your baby. 3. Get blood work The final step in the screening process is to complete blood work. You will be screened for HIV, HTLV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis. The milk bank will coordinate and pay for your blood work. 4. Make your donation Once approved, you can drop off your frozen milk at our office in Tigard or at a milk drop near you. If there are no milk drops near you, we will send you a container to ship your milk to us free of charge. There is no cost to you to become a milk donor. We do not pay donors for their breastmilk. The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) prohibits compensation of donors due to ethical and safety issues. As a nonprofit organization, this also allows us to keep processing fees as low as possible. Read our Notice of Privacy Practices here . Who Is Eligible? Our milk donors are healthy, lactating individuals with a surplus of milk that is not needed for their own baby. Are you a previous milk donor and have a new baby? Please schedule a call with us - you will be rescreened and given a new donor number. Donors must be able to donate at least 100 ounces of milk for their first donation only. Once approved, a milk donor may choose to make future donations in any amount they choose. There is no minimum for bereaved donors (those donating after a loss). Certain medications and supplements, including some vitamins, may be appropriate for you and your baby, but may not meet the HMBANA milk donation standards. Moderate caffeine use is acceptable (approximately 3 servings per day). Use of any tobacco and marijuana products is not approved for milk donation. For questions, give us a call. If you have a question about how COVID-19 impacts milk donation, read our info page here . Nasal sprays Eye drops Topical creams and ointments Vaginal creams and gels Tylenol (acetaminophen) Advil (ibuprofen) Oral contraceptives Inhalers for asthma Non-drowsy antihistamines Stool softeners Some blood pressure medications Medications accepted for milk donation but are not limited to: Because we serve a very fragile population, we ask our donors to follow conservative alcohol guidelines. The requirements are as follows: No daily use One serving requires a 6-hour wait to pump milk for donation; two servings require a 12-hour wait A Milk Storage Guide You may donate milk that has been stored for up to 6 months in a freezer. Milk pumped prior to donor approval may be accepted for donation. Best practices to ensure the safety of your milk: Wash your hands before handling your pump. Label your milk with the date pumped. If milk is combined from multiple pumping sessions, please label your bag with the date range. Do not overfill the bags. Milk Collection Best Practices Donate Your Milk Once you’ve completed the Donor Screening process, there are many ways to donate your milk. Our Milk Drops are convenient locations throughout the Pacific Northwest where approved donors can drop off their milk donation. These drop sites keep the milk frozen and safe until it can be transferred to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard, OR . If you are in the Portland metro area, you can drop your milk off directly at the milk bank. If you live further away and do not have a Milk Drop site near you, fill out this form and we will send you complimentary shipping materials so that you can safely ship your milk to us. This form is for use by approved donors only. Are you ready to donate your milk? Apply To Donate Milk Donating After a Loss View Your Options

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to "we," "our," and "us" mean Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, an Oregon nonprofit. We own and operate the website at https://www.donatemilk.org/ (the "Website"). The Website is intended to provide you with information about, and to facilitate, our safe collection and distribution of human donor milk. We also provide related education, advocacy, and research. Privacy Policy Last Modified: October 27, 2025 1. Introduction For purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to "we," "our," and "us" mean Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, an Oregon nonprofit. We own and operate the website at https://www.donatemilk.org/ (the "Website"). We recently assumed the operations of Mother's Milk Bank of Montana, including its https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/ website, so references to Website in this Privacy Policy also include https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/. The Website is intended to provide you with information about, and to facilitate, our safe collection and distribution of human donor milk. We also provide related education, advocacy, and research. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, use, and disclose personal information collected through the Website and its various webforms, fax, email, and phone, including by voicemail (all these methods are collectively referred to in this Privacy Policy as the "Website". If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is to not use our Website. We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will not, however, retroactively change how we collect, use, or disclose personal information without your consent. We will provide notice to you of any material changes through the Website or by other means as we deem appropriate before they take effect. Please check back periodically for any changes we may make to the Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy means that you accept these changes. If you have a disability that limits your ability to access this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at info@nwmmb.org or by phone at 800-204-4444 to receive information on alternative formats. Put "Privacy Policy" in the subject line of your email. You can also learn more about our efforts to improve accessibility by reviewing our Accessibility Statement . This Privacy Policy is subject to our Terms of Use, so you should also review our Terms of Use before using the Website. Finally, please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to our Website and other websites that display these terms. It does not apply to any website, mobile app, service, or product that does not display or link to this Privacy Policy or that contains its own privacy terms. Nor does this policy apply to information collected through our business relationships (that information is subject to separate agreements), in person, or to the extent information collected falls under our Notice of Privacy Practices (applicable to milk donors and recipients), which may be updated from time to time. 2. Personal Information We Collect About You As noted above, our Website is primarily designed to provide you with information regarding, and to facilitate, our safe collection and distribution of human donor milk. But we also offer a variety of ancillary opportunities, goods, and services. A brief overview of the information, opportunities, goods, and services we offer at the Website follows. You can: Apply to be a donor, and donate milk; Apply to be an outpatient recipient of donor milk; Request milk on behalf of a hospital; Coordinate a milk drop or pick up donor milk at one of our milk-distribution sites; Request a pump rental; Provide testimonials, including photos and text; Apply for employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities; Subscribe to our newsletter; Register for one of our events, or an event co-hosted or sponsored by us; Contact us using one of our webforms, or by phone, fax, or email; Order supplies, including donor cards, informational brochures, and shipping materials; Make a non-milk donation – such as a donation of money, stock, or cryptocurrency; Request use of the community room at our headquarters; Participate in our free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support groups or classes; and Purchase apparel in our online shop We may collect information from you in connection with our provision of the Website and the above-listed opportunities, goods, and services. This information is generally provided directly by you – such as when you provide us with information through a webform or other interactive features on the Website, or by phone, fax, or email. The personal information we may collect from you includes: First and last name; Date of birth Email address; Phone number; Mailing address; Health information and health-insurance information, including information about your medical history and medication/supplement use, physical condition, lifestyle information, and medical diagnosis and treatment; Financial information; Location (if you consent to location tracking while on the Website); Education and employment history, including references (for job, internship, and volunteer applicants); and Any other information you choose to provide in narrative forms or testimonials. Given the nature of our goods and services, you may also provide some of the above information for a child(ren). We may also collect the IP address (or other unique online identifier) of all Website visitors, device IDs if the Website is accessed from a mobile device, and general information about the equipment you use to access the Website, your operating system and browser type, the times and dates of your interactions with the Website, details of your transactions through and interactions with the Website, and software event data. Finally, we may collect certain information about you if you authorize a third party, such as your physician, to provide it to us, or if you interact with social-media platforms linked from the Website, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter, if you "tag" us (@nwmmb), use a hashtag we request, or "Like," "Follow," or otherwise interact with our page or profile on that platform. 3. How We Collect Information We may collect information: Directly from you when you provide it, including (for example) by email, phone, fax, or using various webforms available on our Website, or when you make a monetary donation. From third parties you authorize to provide us with information, such as your physician. From social-media platforms linked from the Website, such as those listed above. Using cookies. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit the https://www.donatemilk.org/ and https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/ sites. 4. How We Use Personal Information We may use or disclose personal information for one or more of the following business purposes: Providing the information, opportunities, goods, and services you've requested or agreed to receive. Evaluating your application for employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities. Allowing you to make donations of money, stock, or cryptocurrency. Managing and improving the Website and presenting its contents to you. Enabling you to interact with Website features. Carrying out our obligations and enforcing our rights arising from any contracts entered into between us. Informing you about new features of the Website. To contact you with newsletters and marketing or promotional materials related to our goods and services. Serving targeted advertisements to you. For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information. For other purposes with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. 5. How We Share Information We may share non-personally identifiable information, such as aggregated and deidentified user statistics, with third parties without restriction. We do not share your personal information with third parties for third-party marketing purposes, or for any other purpose other than as described in this Privacy Policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we use Google Analytics and Google Ads, both of which are subject to Google's privacy policies – and may involve sharing information collected via Google cookies with Google. You can learn more about Google's privacy policies, including how to control information collected by Google, here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. We may share the information we have collected about you—including personal information—as disclosed at the time you provide such information and in the following circumstances: Third Parties Providing Services on Our Behalf. We use third parties to host the Website and perform administrative, analytics, marketing, and communications services. Services these parties provide include hosting webforms (e.g., Jotform), payment processing (e.g., Give Lively), providing analytics for the https://www.donatemilk.org/ and https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/ sites, serving advertisements to you, cloud storage, and sending our newsletter and marketing communications by email. We may disclose your personal information to these companies so they can carry out these business purposes on our behalf. Except with regard to Google (discussed below), these companies are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. Please also be aware that, if you encounter a third party's terms and conditions (e.g., Give Lively for donations and Zazzle for our online store, various social-media platforms when you are using those platforms) when using a feature of the Website, you will be subject to that party's terms and conditions; we therefore encourage you to review any such terms and conditions when encountered. Regarding analytics, we use Google Analytics. Google Analytics functionality involves cookies that collect information about your use of the https://www.donatemilk.org/ and https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/ sites to help create reports and statistics on the performance of those sites. Analytics cookies collect information such as your IP address, type of device, operating system, referring URLs, country information, date and time of page visits, and which pages you visit the most. The information allows us to count our audience size, see the overall patterns of usage on the sites, help us record any difficulties you have with the sites, and show us whether our advertising is effective or not. For more information on Google's privacy practices more generally, please see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You may be able to opt out of the use of these cookies by opting out using our cookie manager tool, adjusting your browser settings, or installing an add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Regarding targeted advertisements, we use Google Ads to display advertisements across the internet. These ads might appear on Google search results pages, YouTube videos, or on websites that are part of the Google display network. The ads you see may be based on your previous interactions with our https://www.donatemilk.org/ and https://www.mothersmilkbankofmt.org/ sites, your Google search history, or your interests, as inferred by Google. You may be able to opt out of the collection of your information on our sites by Google Ads by using our cookie manager, adjusting your browser settings, or adjusting your personal Google Ads settings by visiting https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff?sasb=true&ref=ad-settings. Third Parties Designated By You. We may share your personal information with third parties where you have instructed us or provided your consent to do so. Promotions. We may offer promotions through the Website. By participating in a promotion, you agree to the terms, conditions, and/or official rules that govern that promotion, including terms related to the disclosure of your personal information. Administrative and Legal Reasons. We may also disclose personal information to enforce or apply our agreement(s) with you or if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) conform to applicable law or comply with legal process served on us; and (b) protect and defend our rights or property, the Website, its users, or the public. Business Transfer. We reserve the right to disclose and transfer all information related to the Website, including, without limitation, all personal information: (y) to a subsequent owner, co-owner, or operator of the Website; or (z) in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, divestiture, restructuring, the sale of substantially all of our equity interests and/or assets, or other corporate change, including, without limitation, during the course of any due diligence process or during any bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding. 6. Sales of Personal Information We have not sold, and—except in connection with a business transfer (described above)—we will not sell your personal information. 7. Links to Other Websites, Social-Media Platforms, Mobile Applications, and Services We are not responsible for the practices employed by websites, social-media platforms, mobile applications, or services linked to or from the Website, including the information or content contained therein. Our Privacy Policy therefore does not apply to any such third-party websites, social-media platforms, mobile applications, or services: you should review those third parties' policies and practices before using them. 8. Security Personal information is stored in operating environments that are not available to the public. Only those of our employees and agents who need access to personal information to do their jobs are allowed access, each having signed confidentiality agreements or otherwise subject to a duty of confidentiality. While we make reasonable efforts to safeguard personal information once we receive it, no transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or information we transmit to you from the Website, and you assume all related risks. We generally retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. In certain cases, we may be required to continue to retain personal information to comply with applicable law or in connection with a legal claim. 9. Other Information Business Purpose. We collect and process personal information only when we have a business purpose to do so. Examples of these business purposes include (a) providing you with access to the Website and the information, opportunities, goods, and services provided through the Website; (b) providing you with up-to-date information about us and new features of the Website; (c) engaging third-party providers to deliver certain features of the Website and our goods and services; and (d) complying with record retention laws or other legal obligations. Cross-Border Transfers. The Website is hosted on servers in the United States, and is intended for only people residing within the United States. Any personal information you provide to us will be processed and stored on servers in the United States, the laws of which may be deemed by other countries to have inadequate data protection. If you nevertheless access or use the Website from outside the United States, you consent and continue to consent to the processing and storage of such data in the United States. We use safeguards to protect personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Do Not Track. Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that, when turned on, signals to websites and online services that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, the Website does not respond to DNT signals. Children Under 18. The Website is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 18. We only collect information regarding children directly from parents or guardians. If you are under 18, please do not use the Website or submit any personal information through it. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has directly provided their personal information to us through the Website, please contact us and we will delete that information. 10. Your Choices and Privacy Rights If you choose not to provide personal information, you may be unable to access or use the Website or certain Website features, or to receive certain information, opportunities, goods, or services. Your Privacy Rights. To request access to or correct or delete information submitted through the Website, or to opt out of advertising provided directly by us, you may submit a request – with "Opt-Out"in the subject line – to us by emailing info@nwmmb.org . Be sure to include your name, address, and/or email address so we can identify you (we will only use the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your request). If you only wish to unsubscribe from emails, you can click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email you received. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. Please note, however, that we may be unable to change or delete personal information if we believe it would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect. In any event, we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to any request. Specific State-Level Consumer Rights. Although our privacy practices generally align with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), some information we collect may not be deemed “protected health information” under HIPAA. We may therefore be subject to Washington’s My Health My Data Act (and other similar state laws) and are therefore providing a separate Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy . You may review that Policy to determine if it applies to you and, if so, exercise your rights. Various other states around the United States now have comprehensive privacy laws that apply to people who reside in those states. We are not currently subject to those other laws, however. If that changes, we will update these terms to ensure we reflect any additional rights reserved under applicable laws. Those updates will be made available within this Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable law. Improper Collection and Misuse of Personal Information. Please report any concerns you have regarding improper collection or misuse of personal information to info@nwmmb.org . 11. Our Contact Information You may contact us regarding matters in this Privacy Policy at: Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 15875 SW 74th Ave Tigard, Oregon 97224 info@nwmmb.org (please be sure to include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line) 800-204-4444 We need your support today! Donate Now

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is committed to digital accessibility and meeting the standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA to ensure our website is accessible to everyone. Our team is continuously working to improve the user experience for all visitors. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please contact us. Website Accessibility Statement Effective Date: October 27, 2025 1. Introduction This Website Accessibility Statement ("Statement";) sets forth Northwest Mothers Milk Bank's ("we,""us,"or "our") commitment to make its https://www.donatemilk.org/ (the "Website") more accessible. Accessibility standards and technology evolve, and we are continually working to improve our users' experience, so we may update this Statement from time to time. 2. Website Accessibility Information We have enabled Website features to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ("WCAG"), currently WCAG 2.1, including adopting the following accessibility features: a. Focus indicators for keyboard users that provide visual cues; b. Our Document Object Model ("DOM" order is defined to help screen readers and keyboard users; and c. Browser zoom is enabled, allowing users to increase default text and image size. In addition, we use safeguards to help ensure accessibility features are maintained across the Website and our personnel who access and maintain the Website adhere to our accessibility standards. To ensure maximum functionality of the Website's accessibility features, we recommend using one of the following web browsers: Chrome (Windows OS and Android) Firefox (Windows OS and Android) Safari (OSx and IOS) 3. Feedback and Assistance We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Website. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers: Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 15875 SW 74th Ave Tigard, Oregon 97224 info@nwmmb.org (please be sure to include “Accessibility” in the subject line) We need your support today! Donate Now

The safety and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers, donors, and outpatient families is our priority. We will continue to update this page with our latest COVID-19 information, statements, and guidelines. COVID-19 The safety and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers, donors, and outpatient families is our priority. We will continue to update this page with our latest Covid-19 information, statements, and guidelines. Milk donors who receive the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccines are still safe and permitted to donate their milk without a deferral period. Covid-19 and Human Milk The safety of the babies we serve is essential! We understand that you may have concerns about your infant’s safety, as well as, your ability to donate milk during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you have symptoms of Covid-19, test positive, or have had a positive known exposure, please call Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to discuss any possible temporary deferral periods and medication use. In most cases, it is safe to donate milk that is expressed during your illness. Some medications used to treat your symptoms may have a short deferral period. We are happy to answer all your questions - 800-204-4444 . Because Northwest Mothers Milk bank provides an important and essential service for the families and infants of the Pacific Northwest, we continue to operate during the period of mandated Covid-19 restrictions. However, we have enhanced the procedures already in place to provide a greater level of protection for our milk recipients, donated milk, milk donors, volunteers, and staff. There is no evidence that Covid-19 is transmitted through human milk. Please visit the CDC website and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Statement on Breastfeeding and Coronavirus 2019 . However, antibodies to the coronavirus do transfer into breastmilk, which can provide protection to babies. Coronaviruses that are closely related to the strain that causes Covid-19 are readily killed during Holder Pasteurization, which is the process used to pasteurize donor human milk. The CDC recommends that breastfeeding mothers who test positive for Covid-19 continue to breastfeed or pump milk for their child. Milk donors who receive the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines and boosters are safe and permitted to donate their milk without a deferral period. Covid-19 Safety Precautions Precautions are always a part of what we do each day to ensure the safety of our milk, but they are especially important during the Covid-19 pandemic. Donors are thoroughly screened for travel, household health, and risk factors for Covid-19. Donor milk is pasteurized to kill any bacteria and viruses present in the milk. Research has shown that Covid-19 is killed during Holder pasteurization. After pasteurization, milk is tested by a third-party laboratory to ensure it is free of bacteria. NWMMB’s processing rooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized multiple times each day. Our team follows guidelines from the FDA and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America to assure optimal practice and safety.   Check out our video interview with Fox12 News regarding milk donation options during Covid-19.

Mission Possible For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blog nwmmb Oct 23, 2023 3 min NWMMB Celebrates 10 Years! On Saturday, September 16th NWMMB threw a party to celebrate 10 years of serving babies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Delaney Hartmann Aug 1, 2022 4 min Protect, Promote, and Support Breastfeeding Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) advocates for human milk feeding for all infants. The bank works to educate families and communities. nwmmb Jun 17, 2022 4 min How NWMMB is Responding to Shortage of Breastmilk Substitutes (Infant formula) Focusing on immediate rapid relief is a way NWMMB is helping to ease anxiety and stress parents are feeling when they can’t access food. nwmmb Apr 4, 2022 4 min Expression of Care Program Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) is helping to remove barriers to breastfeeding for incarcerated mothers throughout the state of Oregon. nwmmb Feb 8, 2022 2 min Donor Milk Saves Lives There is a high demand for pasteurized breastmilk in the Pacific Northwest. nwmmb Jan 4, 2022 2 min Stepping Into 2022 As we carefully step into 2022, we celebrate our successes and look optimistically to the future. For upcoming events, news, and more, subscribe to The Droplet . Receive Our Newsletter

Sat, Aug 03 | Willamette Park (Boat Ramp and Dock) Boob Cruise 8:00 PM At sundown during World Breastfeeding Week, the Morrison Bridge lights turn purple and pink! After dark, come dressed in hot pink to match the lights and climb aboard—enjoy a signature cocktail, charcuterie cups, games, raffle prizes, boob-themed swag, and great company. Registration is closed See other events Time & Location Aug 03, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Willamette Park (Boat Ramp and Dock), 6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239, USA About the event Ticket time: This ticket is for the 8:00 PM Boob Cruise! (If you're looking for the 9:30 cruise, click here.) What you get: 🥛 A free signature cocktail and crazy straw 🛍️ A goodie bag of boob swag 🧀 Charcuterie cups overflowing with cheese 🌊 A refreshing trip down the Willamette River on a warm summer night 🤡 Terrible puns 👯‍♀️ Excellent company What to do: 👚 Wear hot pink and/or safari wear ⌚ Meet at Willamette Park boat dock at your ticket time 🛥️ Check in and board The Reliant 🎯 Play party games, win prizes 🎟️ Collect raffle tickets 🌉 Sail under the Morrison Bridge, lit up pink 👶 Support your community milk bank Folks who come: 🎉 Have the BREAST plans for World Breastfeeding Week 🤦 Love boob puns 🤱 Care about moms, parents, babies, lactation, and human milk access 🦸 Become a critical part of NWMMB’s mission… … to improve the health and survival of the Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. We believe every baby deserves access to human milk. 1 in 11 Northwest infants is born premature, and when their parent’s own milk isn’t available, donor milk from an accredited milk bank like ours is the next best option to prevent disease and improve health outcomes. Your support ensures the availability of safe, screened donor milk, kept safe and nutritious using evidence-based practices for our littlest neighbors in over 80 hospitals across our region. So, hitch up your girls (or guys, or glands), and climb aboard! Set sail and see the sights with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank on… THE BOOB CRUISE! Read More > Share this event

Order Milk Quick View Outpatient Donor Milk (600 mls) Price $100.00 Quick View Outpatient Donor Milk (300 mls) Price $50.00

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

There’s Nothing Here... We can’t find the page you’re looking for. Check the URL, or head back home. Go Home

Meet Arielle Milk Intake Coordinator ​ Live everyday to its fullest potential because you never know what tomorrow may bring is the quote that serves as Arielle’s personal mantra and sums up her positive outlook. She brings joy to our milk processing team. As a child she dreamed of being a fashion designer, until high school when she realized that no one really understood her fashion sense! ​ Favorite Cereal: Oh’s Favorite Fashion Trend: "Most definitely, Birkenstocks with socks, I still rock the look to this day!" ​ Favorite Place: " The beach is my happy place!"

Meet Nick Operations Manager ​ Nick’s friends describe him as analytical, quiet, and humble. He is a dog person and has an adorable new pup named Linus. If he were to give up his day job as our Operations Manager, he would host a late-night show featuring his Grandpa George. Together they would teach the audience simple and creative ways to fix things around the house. ​ Favorite Cereal: " I never turn down a big bowl of Count Chocula" Favorite Fashion Trend: “Cargo Shorts…as a dad they are just so practical when given things to hold onto.” ​ Which cartoon character would you choose to hang out with: “Bandit from Bluey. He could give me tips on being a better dad.”

Meet Brynn Recipient Coordinator ​ Brynn’s personal mantra is “When you feel helpless, help others”, which explains the compassion she brings to her position helping Northwest families to get milk for their babies. Gregarious and quick-witted Brynn would be an amazing talk show host! Her choice for her first guest: Kate McKinnon. ​ Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch ​ Favorite Fashion Trend: Shoulder pads ​ Most Used Emoji: Crying/laughing emoji “when I can’t type “LOL” again” ​

Meet Faith milk recipient ​ "Donor milk was my baby’s first meal when she was born at 32 weeks. She was getting all the magic from the donor milk when I wasn’t able to produce enough for her and it helped her body get stronger. I was happy that donor milk was available at the time I wasn’t able to produce enough. Breast milk is the best milk. Whether it be yours or donors’ it’s still breastmilk and the best choice you can give your baby especially NICU babies." — Faith's mom, milk recipient

Meet Geoff Milk Intake & Shipping Coordinator ​ Geoff is everybody’s favorite dad at the milk bank. The quote above his desk reads, “just because you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town!” He wanted to be a farmer when he grew up, but reading The Principles of Accounting changed his career path. Geoff makes sure our shelves are stocked and hospitals receive milk in a timely manner. Favorite Cereal: Life cereal Favorite Fashion Trend: “Definitely not bell-bottom jeans!” Most used Emoji: “What’s an emoji?”

Meet Michelle & Theodosia milk donor ​ "It felt like a beautiful, pay-it-forward thing. After my milk was so slow coming in, it felt like such an amazing blessing to not only have enough for my baby, but also have enough to share.” — Michelle, milk donor

Meet Sonia RD, LD, IBCLC, Donor Engagement Manager ​ It does not come as a surprise that Sonia’s friends describe her as warm, caring, and responsible. She takes great care of our amazing milk donors, taking time to learn their personal stories. Sonia’s French roots and stories of worldwide travel keep us entertained. Her favorite place visited was the jungle surrounding Chiang Mai, Thailand, which left her feeling like she was on a page from National Geographic. ​ Favorite Fashion Trend: “Gotta be bell bottom pants with leather platform sandals. They make a short gal look taller and cool.” Desired Superpower: Flying ​ Cartoon Character You Would Love to Hang With: Casper the Friendly Ghost ​

Strengthen Strengthening our community relationships. Building relationships with community partners requires time, trust, and active listening. NWMMB will extend our services to underserved communities and the organizations that support them. Created a community resource list on our website for BIPOC and LGTBQ+ breastfeeding support Implemented the Expression of Care program. Strengthen Strengthening our community relationships.

Meet Brandy & Callen milk donor & recipient ​ "Callen was born at 34 weeks due to pre-eclampsia. Because of severe lung prematurity he had to be on CPAP respiratory support for 9 days and was pretty sick for the first several days. He was given donor milk during the first few days of life until I could produce enough milk for him. I was so relieved to know donor milk would be available if it was needed, and when Callen arrived early and went to the NICU, I didnt have to stress about his nutrition. As a NICU nurse I see and know the value of donor milk in our infant population so that was really important to me. Once my milk supply was well established and it was apparent I had an excess, I also chose to become a donor. It was such a blessing to me to be able to give back and help other families." — Brandy, milk donor & recipient

Meet Madeline Shipping Assistant ​ No stranger to nonprofit work, Madeline dedicates herself to any mission she is involved in. She is the first to arrive in the morning and stays until all the shipments have been packed and delivered. She is a Hawaiian native, and the saying "Ohana Rules!" serves as her personal mantra. ​ Favorite Cereal: Steel-cut oatmeal One Meal to Eat Every Day for the Rest of Your Life: " Tender beef brisket, baked potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli and onions cooked with beef, homemade gravy and Parker House rolls with butter. Orgasmic!” ​ Desired Superpower: "Eat a lot, never get fat but stay healthy."

Meet Joanne BSN, IBCLC, Clinical Outreach Director joanne@nwmmb.org ​ Serving as an original NWMMB board member, Joanne was instrumental in establishing the only nonprofit milk bank in the Pacific Northwest. Friends and colleagues describe her as caring, reliable, energetic, and a friend to all furry creatures. She envisions Winnie the Pooh as an imaginary friend speaking wisdom to keep her humble and explain the truth. ​ Favorite Cereal: "Cheerios (serious childhood memories) but Grape Nuts (when healthy adult tendencies take control) ” Favorite Fashion Trend: Big hair ​ One Meal to Eat Every Day for the Rest of Your Life: "Wood-fired pizza, a leafy salad, a glass of pinot noir and a huge chunk of something chocolate-y for dessert."

Meet Teresa Milk Processing Technician ​ Teresa’s dependability and great listening skills make her perfect for a team environment. Her coworkers love her for it and for her fashion sense! Her personal mantra comes from the Dalai Lama, “Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible." ​ Favorite Cereal: Quaker Oatmeal Squares One Meal to Eat Every Day for the Rest of Your Life: "Chicken, rice, au gratin potatoes and a goat cheese and beet salad." Cartoon Character You Would Love to Hang With: Linda Belcher from Bob’s Burgers. “I think she and I could really party!"

Meet Aruna & Nila milk donor ​ “I understand how valuable breastmilk is and how many moms really struggle to give it to their little ones despite all the odds. This is another reason I wanted to donate, especially for all the preemies and NICU babies out there. Sharing is caring.” — Aruna, milk donor

Meet Jude milk recipient ​ "Literally the first question they asked me when Jude got admitted to the NICU was if I wanted him to have donor milk. I had no idea it was an option, but so relieved it was! It gave him a great start before my milk came in fully, without anything artificial like the formula they offer in the hospital. Breastmilk is liquid gold and if you need help with your baby getting breastmilk, donor milk is the next best option. Such an amazing resource!!" — Jude’s mom, recipient

Educate Educating ourselves about racism. ​ NWMMB is actively committed to educating ourselves about racism. As an organization we strive to be a change agent for building better communities and recognize the importance of understanding systems of oppression. ​ All NWMMB Board of Directors meetings have topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion on their bi-monthly agenda. All NWMMB staff participate in mandatory training sessions with Teela Foxworth of Foxworth Facilitations. NWMMB created a free lending library of books and films which focus on topics of racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. ​ Strengthen Strengthening our community relationships.

Meet Lesley BSN, IBCLC, Executive Director lesley@nwmmb.org ​ Lesley was a member of NWMMB's original board of directors, which was instrumental in bringing a milk bank to the Pacific Northwest. Lesley is passionate about milk banking and would like to live in a world where all babies have full bellies and chubby knees! Growing up, she dreamed of hanging out with Nancy Drew in her baby blue convertible, always prepared with a magnifying glass and a 5-spot in her wallet. ​ Favorite Cereal: Steel-cut oatmeal (don't forget the raisins!) Most Used Emoji: Nerd face Desired Superpower: Time travel

Examine Examining systems that play a role in perpetuating inequality . ​ NWMMB is committed to looking closely at our own systems that may play a role in perpetuating inequities. We will work together to change and improve our practices within the field of human milk banking. ​ NWMMB staff participate as active members on the Human Milk Banking Association of North America’s Equity Task Force. NWMMB created an internal Equity Task Force, composed of board members and staff. This committee meets monthly. Created an equity statement that was shared with all Board Directors and staff. Created a list of strategies to address inequity in milk banking practices.

Meet Gwen Courier & Shipping Assistant ​ Making sure milk gets from Point A to Point B is a big part of Gwen’s role and would love to possess the superpower of teleportation. i. Gwen is fun, witty and resourceful - traits she admires in Bugs Bunny, her favorite cartoon character. “Listen to your inner GPS that you were born with to help you navigate life, everything else is counter-intuitive noise” serves as her personal mantra. ​ Favorite Cereal: Blueberry Kashi What did you want to be when you grew up: An Olympic Ice Skater Favorite Fashion Trend: “High neck blouses with obnoxious broaches and Flock of Seagulls hair”

Advocate Advocating for all babies' right to human milk. NWMMB is passionate about advocating for all babies’ right to human milk, especially those in underserved populations. Change at local, state and national level requires education, perseverance and diligence. ​ NWMMB staff is in conversation with advocates within the state of Washington who are working with legislators to provide in-patient coverage for human donor milk.

Identify Identifying barriers to breastfeeding and human donor milk access. Identifying barriers to breastfeeding and improving access to donor milk are critical to the success of a community-based milk bank. We will listen to the stories of our milk donors and donor milk recipients to better understand their personal struggles and how this can impact and improve our work. NWMMB staff participated in an exercise to understand barriers families may face when attempting to access donor milk. Feedback from this exercise was used to strengthen internal systems for providing community care. Evie’s Fund application made available on our website in an accessible format.

Meet Maclean milk recipient ​ "Maclean Armand was born a month early. With dad’s adorable nose and mom’s blue eyes, this 6lb 5oz wonder was suddenly here. There were immediate concerns about his health, and it came as a shock that this seemingly perfect, ‘easy’ pregnancy yielded this little guy who needed serious medical attention. With all of the surprise, stress and sleeplessness, my body wasn’t yet producing the nutritious milk Maclean needed. We were supported with donor milk from NWMMB before we even left the hospital. After we left, we became humble, grateful recipients of Evie’s fund at NWMMB. As we shuffled daily from one appointment to the next, up to Maclean’s first two surgeries in May. The care, compassion and concern from the indelible staff here helped us through a part of this journey we never could have anticipated." — Maclean's parents, milk recipients

Meet Carrie, Hazel & Alexandria milk donor & recipient ​ "I was so grateful to have received donor milk for my babies. As I read more about the benefits of breastmilk I only became more thankful. I had already determined to do something for NWMMB to express my appreciation and pay it forward, but didn’t think I’d be able to make enough milk for two babies - let alone to have spare to donate. When my own milk did come in, it turned out I did in fact have extra, and lots of it. Every step along the way is a labor of love. After seeing it from both sides I realize that though breast milk is called liquid gold, it’s really liquid love. It felt like another mother was somewhere in the background giving her love to my babies when they received donor milk. Now that I’ve been fortunate enough to give, I feel like I’m doing a little part to care for another baby." — Carrie, milk donor & recipient

Meet Jacqui & Noelle milk donor & recipient ​ “I was so grateful that there was a woman out there that donated her milk. It felt like there was another woman watching out for my baby girl.” — Jaqui, milk donor & recipient