Northwest Mothers Milk Bank volunteers gain valuable work experience and in-depth knowledge about milk banking. Apply to Volunteer Donate Milk | Donate Money | Donate Time | Donate After A Loss Please note: We are currently FULL on volunteers. However, any interest forms will be held until the fall and winter of 2026 for consideration for our Volunteer Squad, or in the event of a sooner unexpected volunteer opening. Thank you so much! To become a volunteer with us, an initial interview, background check, volunteer agreement, and one-hour privacy protection training is required. We welcome all races and genders. Our milk bank is wheelchair and mobility aid accessible, too. Several of our volunteer tasks can be done with a baby or young child accompanying if desired; just let our volunteer coordinator know so that we can pair you with a task that suits your needs. We love seeing baby faces! Our milk bank has a private lactation room with a changing table and a fridge/freezer for anyone who needs to pump or feed a baby. Our private, all-gender restrooms include one restroom with a baby changing station, too. If you are wanting a letter of recommendation letter for volunteering, please keep in mind that we are unable to write a letter of recommendation any sooner than four months after beginning volunteer service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@nwmmb.org .

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank volunteers gain valuable work experience and in-depth knowledge about milk banking. Donate Time Donate Milk | Donate Money | Donate Time | Donate After A Loss Join our volunteer team! You’ll learn a ton about milk banking, gain valuable work experience, and meet some incredible people. Please note: Our Volunteer Squad is currently FULL . However, any interest forms will be held until the fall of 2026 for consideration for our fall and winter Volunteer Squad, or in the event of a sooner unexpected volunteer opening. Thank you so much! Our volunteers are so vital. They help us further our mission to improve the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. They’re a fun and committed group, too. Sign Me Up To Volunteer! Where Would You Like to Volunteer? Want to join our volunteer team, but uncertain which areas of the milk bank your skills and interests would flourish? View descriptions of areas where we could use volunteer help below. Then, click on the Apply to Volunteer link to indicate your area/s of interest, see our Covid guidelines, and get connected with our volunteer coordinator. CLERICAL/OFFICE You’re an admin and clerical whiz, and perhaps also one of those rare people with legible handwriting. Whether the task at hand be addressing or stamping envelopes, scanning documents, packaging gifts to honor our milk donors, or rolling bubble wrap around donor milk, you’re up for the task. EVENT SUPPORT A social butterfly or creative spirit, helping plan and participate in outreach, milk donor appreciation, fundraising and blood drive events makes your heart happy. FUNDRAISING Inspiring others to give to worthy causes is your strength. You recognize that our milk bank, as a nonprofit, couldn't exist without our community’s financial support. Passionate about getting donor human milk into the hands of more babies who need it, you find joy in writing thank you cards, making thank you calls, setting up peer-to-peer fundraising pages, or asking for donations for auctions and other fundraising events. LANGUAGE TRANSLATION You are totally fluent in English and Spanish, and willing to lend your skills to translate social media, form emails, and other documents into Spanish. Fluent in a language other than English and Spanish? Other linguists are welcome to inquire! MILK INTAKE You have great attention to detail and like to be on the move. You use those skills to open boxes of frozen milk from our milk donors, weigh the milk, and enter it into our computer system. On top of that, frequent sustained lifting of 40 lbs. or more doesn’t scare you. You figure it saves you a trip to the gym. Another perk of the job: seeing all the variations of color of frozen human milk that we receive from milk donors! MILK PROCESSING The thought of helping pour, pool, bottle or label milk for future recipient babies makes you giddy with excitement. Working alongside friendly team members to get the job done makes it even better. You prefer standing over sitting, and don’t mind sometimes repetitive tasks. In addition, you wouldn’t mind optional and occasional sustained lifting of up to 40 lbs. PUBLIC SPEAKING Have you been touched by receiving donor milk or donating your own milk? If you are a natural speaker, you could make a great ambassador for the milk bank, and encourage others to support our mission. BOARD SERVICE You want to be—or already are—an advocate for human donor milk. In addition, you have a background in nonprofit work, healthcare, human resources, fundraising, marketing, or finance. You want to use that background to help our team make key decisions impacting the milk bank’s future success. Board members serve a two-year term. For more details, check out this video . If you have any questions about Board Service, contact lesley@nwmmb.org . Sign Me Up To Volunteer! Our Volunteer Coordinator, Karen, can be reached at volunteers@nwmmb.org .

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a nonprofit dedicated to providing the safest pasteurized breastmilk to mothers and babies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Saving babies drop by drop. We are dedicated to providing the safest pasteurized breastmilk to babies in need. Learn About Milk Banking Donate Money We could not exist without support. Your generosity makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of local infants. Donate Milk Are you producing extra breastmilk? Save babies in need by becoming a milk donor. Donate Time Join our team of volunteers. You’ll gain valuable work experience and in-depth knowledge of milk banking. We are proud to be the only nonprofit milk bank in the Pacific Northwest! 9,827 Approved Milk Donors 52 Milk Drop Partners 5.3 Million Ounces Dispensed Meet the Milk Bank As a mom, I knew the importance of breast milk especially for the most fragile infants. When it was time for me to breastfeed my little one, Hazel, I knew we wanted to make donating breast milk part of our journey. — Emily Hoppe, Milk Donor Upcoming Events No events at the moment Special thanks to our community partners for their generous support.

All babies deserve access to the best nutrition possible. You can help. We have a spring fundraising goal of $35,000 to support access to safe, pasteurized donor milk for the most fragile babies with medical need across the Pacific NW. Your gift helps ensure that all babies have a chance to thrive.  Chance To Thrive All babies deserve a chance to thrive. As the only nonprofit, community-based milk bank in the Pacific Northwest, we couldn’t exist without your support. Mothers and birthing parents whose babies arrive prematurely are often unable to produce breast milk at the time when their fragile babies need it most. In these cases, donor milk can be life-saving. In the Pacific NW, one in eight babies is born premature. These fragile newborns deserve all the support possible for healthy outcomes. All babies deserve access to the best nutrition possible. You can help. We have a spring fundraising goal of $35,000 to support access to safe, pasteurized donor milk for the most fragile babies with medical need across the Pacific NW. Your gift helps ensure that all babies have a chance to thrive. All donors who give during our spring Chance to Thrive appeal will be entered into our grand prize drawing. Milk donors get an extra chance to win a special prize! Donate Now There are many ways to give Live in Washington? You can support us through Give BIG WA ! Recommend a gift from your Donor Advised Fund . Give Crypto or Stock to make a BIG difference for TINY babies with a tax-advantaged gift. Make a lifetime of difference by remembering Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in your will. Many employers in our region will match their employees’ donations. Grand Prize Everyone who gives a donation to our spring appeal between April 19 and May 19 will be entered into our grand prize drawing – an outdoor family fun pack. Lots of goodies to help you enjoy the outdoors with family and friends! Weber Kettle Grill Badminton Set Light-up Bocce Ball Set Corkcicle Combo Set Hammock Outdoor Blanket Plastic Tumbler Set Special Prize for Milk Donors! We have a special prize ONLY for our milk donors. If you are a milk donor and you give a financial donation on or before May 19 , you get an EXTRA chance to win. Milk donors who give will get a chance to win a beautiful custom baby quilt. This quilt was lovingly made by former NWMMB staff member Emily Hoppe of So Sunny Quilts . Thank you Emily!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about donating milk, receiving milk, and milk banking. Milk To Go FAQs Is donor milk safe for my baby? Yes! Donor milk from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is very safe.Hospitals across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West region usepasteurized donor milk from NWMMB. We follow strict screening and processing guidelines set by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). These standards are based on guidance from the CDC, FDA, and the blood and tissue industries. Here’s how we make sure milk is safe: Donors complete detailed medical and lifestyle histories All donors are blood tested for viruses that can be passed through milk Milk is gently pasteurized to kill any harmful bacteria or viruses Every batch is tested by an independent lab before it's given to babies We take every step possible to ensure safety and quality. Learn more about our safety process here. Will my baby benefit from receiving donor milk? Why is there a limit on the amount of donor milk available to my baby? How do I get donor milk for my baby? Where do I go to get donor milk? Why is there a cost for donor milk? Will my health insurance cover donor milk? Does NWMMB offer financial assistance? Donor milk helped my family—how can I pay it forward? Need to order milk for your baby? Outpatient Milk Orders

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

NWMMB is proud to take part in Willamette Week's Give!Guide, an annual end-of-year giving event for nonprofits in the Portland metro area. This grassroots campaign is supported by local businesses, provides incentives to donors, and emphasizes giving by younger folks to build a culture of engagement. Every dollar still goes directly to our organization to support the most important thing we do: getting safe, pasteurized donor milk to the babies who need it most! Give!Guide Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is proud to take part in Willamette Week's Give!Guide, an annual end-of-year giving event for nonprofits in the Portland metro area. This grassroots campaign is supported by local businesses, provides incentives to donors, and emphasizes giving by younger folks to build a culture of engagement. From November 1st until the end of the year, please submit your donations through our Give!Guide page below. Every dollar still goes directly to our organization to support the most important thing we do: getting safe, pasteurized donor milk to the babies who need it most! Donate Today

Human milk is liquid gold! Human milk is species-specific nutrition that promotes optimal growth and development for the first 6 to 12 months of an infant’s life. With thousands of immune factors, including antibodies that are not found in infant formula, it is superior nutrition for any baby. Healthcare Providers For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blog Human milk is liquid gold! Human milk is species-specific nutrition that promotes optimal growth and development for the first 6 to 12 months of an infant’s life. With thousands of immune factors, including antibodies that are not found in infant formula, it is superior nutrition for any baby. Why use pasteurized donor human milk? Studies show many important health benefits of breastmilk that extend even further into an infant’s life including resistance to disease and infection, along with prevention of diseases such as juvenile diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and some cancers. When mother's own milk is not available, pasteurized donor human milk is the next best option for infant feeding. Pasteurized donor human milk is heat treated to destroy bacteria and viruses. Many powerful immune factors are retained after pasteurization to protect against infection. Bioactive Human Milk Factors Bioactive Human Factors Mom’s Milk Donor Milk Formula Lactoferrin 100% 40% 0% Lysozyme 100% 75% 0% sIgA antibody 100% 70% 0% Human Milk Oligosaccharides 100% 100% 0% Figure 1. Select immune factors in mom’s milk, pasteurized donor human milk, and formula (Thanks to our sister milk bank, Mother’s Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes for sharing this table and data). Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) in the NICU Preterm infants have fragile, underdeveloped gastrointestinal (GI) systems. Human milk reduces the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous GI condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. When breastfeeding is unavailable, pasteurized donor human milk protects against NEC. Human milk also reduces the risk of sepsis and decreases the number of healthcare visits after NICU discharge. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses the use of pasteurized donor human milk for preterm infants when mother's own milk is unavailable. Common reasons for use of PDHM may include: Prematurity Infants susceptible to or recovering from necrotizing enterocolitis Failure to thrive Malabsorption syndrome Short-gut syndrome Renal failure Inborn errors of metabolism Trophic feeds/gut priming Pre- and post-surgical nutrition and immunological support Cardiac problems Immunodeficiency disorders Treatment of infectious diseases (intractable diarrhea, gastroenteritis, infant botulism, sepsis) Non-infectious intestinal disorders Pediatric burn patients Illness requiring temporary interruption of breastfeeding Adoption Allergies or intolerance to cow and soy milk Pneumonia Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, an accredited member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) , prioritizes the most vulnerable patients to receive PDHM by serving more than 70 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest region. Our generous milk donors have assured that we can provide milk to infants outside of the NICU environment, promoting optimum health for infants in mother/baby care units as well as for infants at home when medical indication is present. Donor Milk on the Mother/Baby Care Unit & Post Discharge The use of donor milk on mother/baby units for the healthy term infant population is fast becoming a standard of care. Studies have demonstrated that exclusive breastfeeding rates are higher at discharge when donor milk is available for supplementation. Establishing a donor milk program on the mother baby unit increases parental feeding choices and may improve patient satisfaction. Indications for donor milk on the floor of mother/baby units include, but are not limited to: low supply, poor latch, hypoglycemia, weight loss, and hyperbilirubinemia. Dr Mandy Brown Belfort has published valuable research supporting the use of PDHM in the mother/baby care unit setting Hospital Milk Orders Donor Milk for Outpatients at Home Donor milk may be used at home for a multitude of reasons including short term supplementation in the newborn period, maternal illness or separation, adoption, surrogacy, or low milk supply. Some parents use donor milk to provide a daily dose of antibodies and immune factors to complement baby’s other nutrition. Donor milk may be used in conjunction with mother’s milk or formula. Although insurance companies do not routinely cover donor milk in the outpatient setting, Medicaid coverage is increasing in states around the US. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers the cost of PDHM from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank for infants up to 6 months of age (adjusted for gestational age) who meet all the following criteria: Has low birth weight (<1500g) or severe underlying gastrointestinal disease; Continued human donor milk through neonatal hospital discharge for a clear medical indication; Has a persistent outpatient medical need for human donor milk due to ongoing severe concerns with persistent diarrhea or malabsorption, with improvement on breast milk compared to formula; and The mother’s breast milk is not available, appropriate, or sufficient to meet the infant’s needs, despite lactation support for the mother. Outpatient Milk Orders Other Sources of Donor Milk Commercial milk processing companies are jumping into the field as they realize the benefits of human milk. These for-profit companies screen and process their milk differently than a nonprofit milk bank accredited by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). Northwest Mothers Milk Bank uses the evidence-based Holder pasteurization process, (62.5 degrees C for 30 minutes) to ensure the safety and quality of our donor human milk. Commercial milk banks offer financial compensation to milk donors, as opposed to nonprofit HMBANA milk banks, who do not incentivize milk donation due to ethical and safety concerns. Useful Links Safety and Quality Shelf Stable vs Holder Pasteurization Common Diagnosis Codes used for ordering donor human milk The following list is recommended by Northwest Mothers Milk Bank and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America. AAP Policy on Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk, 2017 Bio-actives in human milk Deciphering Macronutrient Information About Human Milk Impact of Donor Milk & NEC Rates Donor Milk Use for VLBW Infants in the NICU Donor Milk Use for Pre- term Infants Formula vs Donor Milk for Pre-Term Infants Microbiological Purity of PDM Milk Handling During COVID-19 Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Extremely Preterm Infants Fed Donor Milk or Preterm Infant Formula Supplementing Feedings in Healthy Term Neonate CDC-Surgeon’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding, 2011 Partnering with NWMMB and becoming a Milk Drop has been an asset to the services we offer breastfeeding families. It makes our patients aware of the importance of breastmilk for the health and well-being of babies in our community. — Birth Center Manager, Providence Newberg Medical Center

Baby Lounge is a free, drop-in, informal, come-as-you-are, group offering professional lactation care and peer social connection. Baby Lounge offers free full-spectrum feeding support from pregnancy to weaning. Baby Lounge Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop Bring your baby. Find your people. Baby Lounge is a free, drop-in, parent meetup right here at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard, Oregon. Connect with other parents, chat with our on-site IBCLCs, weigh your baby, have a snack, make a friend - or just enjoy getting out of the house! Lactation and feeding support is available, judgement-free. All caregivers welcome, all feeding methods accepted, all questions answered. Come as you are. Starting Wednesday, May 6th, our Baby Lounge will be open every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 am. Sign-up - or don't! Walk-ins welcome! Baby Lounge Sign Up Invite a Friend Our vision is that every U.S. community can offer parents free access to professional breastfeeding support, increasing breastfeeding rates, reducing disparities, and improving the health of its members. Check out the most recent adventures of Millie the Milk Drop! Follow Millie the Milk Drop

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

​NWMMB has three programs to meet the needs of outpatient families. Milk volume for each program is based on availability and is subject to change. Milk to Go Programs Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders NWMMB has three programs to meet the needs of outpatient families. Milk volume for each program is based on availability and is subject to change. Milk volumes below are valid for prescriptions written on or after today's date. Please choose from the menu below so we can best meet your baby’s need for pasteurized human donor milk. My baby is under 4 weeks old. Up to 60 oz Milk to Go My baby is under 8 weeks old and was born premature (<35 weeks), IUGR, SGA or spent time in the NICU. Up to 120 oz Milk to Go Plus My baby has a critical medical need. Volume based on need and availability. Milk for Critical Need Looking for additional information about outpatient milk orders? Milk to Go FAQs

We love visitors and welcome tours. We have a large viewing window that looks directly into our milk processing room - where the magic happens! Tour The Milk Bank Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop We love visitors and welcome tours. We have a large viewing window that looks directly into our milk processing room - where the magic happens! Follow Northwest Mothers Milk Bank on Instagram for the latest. Follow NWMMB

Our mission is to improve the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. We believe that every baby deserves access to human milk. We carry out our mission through the safe collection and distribution of human donor milk, education, advocacy, and research. Our Mission Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a nonprofit donor milk bank established in 2008. Our mission is to improve the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. We believe that every baby deserves access to human milk. We carry out our mission through the safe collection and distribution of human donor milk, education, advocacy, and research. We are a nonprofit organization rooted in the Pacific Northwest community. Our Mission To improve the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. Our Mission Our Vision A Northwest region where every baby has access to the human milk they need. Our Values BE COMPASSIONATE We take the perspectives and situations of others to heart. We desire to know and act on that knowledge with positive intent and a desire to help. Empathy in action guides our work inside and outside Northwest Mothers Milk Bank. HONOR DIVERSITY We acknowledge and embrace the unique contributions and perspectives of all within our workplace, and in our community. We recognize and reject all bias against age, ability, disability, education, ethnicity, gender, identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We promote the use of respectful and inclusive language. COLLABORATE We continually work to expand relationships with the healthcare systems, community partners and HMBANA Milk Banks to improve the health and survival of vulnerable infants. We share resources. We ask for what we need. INNOVATE We draw on collaborative and evidence-based efforts to advance human milk banking processes and systems to achieve optimum safety and quality. The work of anti-racism is ongoing and continually evolving. We strive for an inclusive, diverse and equitable organization that fosters a sense of belonging. We consult community experts to help us assess and strategize our equity work and commit to on-going training for all staff. ENGAGE IN ANTI-RACISM We demonstrate integrity by building honesty into our everyday routines. We act with integrity by holding ourselves accountable, accepting responsibility, and facing the consequences of our actions. ACT WITH INTEGRITY We advocate for human milk feeding for all infants. We educate and empower individuals, families, hospital staff, and the community to make informed choices about infant health. We are committed to increasing access to pasteurized donor milk for vulnerable infants when mother’s/parent’s own milk is not available. PROMOTE HEALTH Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is rooted in community. NWMMB was founded in 2008 by a group of passionate and accomplished community members who worked hard to increase public knowledge and acceptance of donor milk use. The nine-member volunteer board followed a strategic plan that included fundraising, community outreach, and hospital partnerships to successfully open the first human milk bank in the Pacific Northwest in July of 2013. By following the accreditation standards of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America , NWMMB became the 12th nonprofit human milk bank in North America. NWMMB has experienced unprecedented community support and rapid growth since opening our doors in 2013. To learn more about our journey, click on the photos below. Breastmilk gives a child the best start in life! Learn About Milk Banking

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a nonprofit donor milk bank established in 2008. Our mission is to improve the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. We believe that every baby deserves access to human milk. We carry out our mission through the safe collection and dis Staff & Board Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us Meet The Staff Our team believes every baby deserves the best possible start in life! Collectively, they share a love for animals (with dogs slightly edging out a preference for cats). 70% of our staff picked teleportation as their superpower of choice. When asked about aliens arriving on earth and offering rides, 70% would run the other way, leaving the other 30% ready and waiting with their bags packed. Click on the baby photos below to learn more about our amazing team. Lesley BSN, IBCLC Executive Director Brynn Development & Community Outreach Manager Joanne BSN, IBCLC Clinical Outreach Director Charissa IBCLC Donor Engagement Associate Geoff Milk Distribution Manager Arielle Milk Intake Coordinator Jonathan Lead Milk Processing Technician Nick Operations Manager Sonia RD, LD, IBCLC Donor Engagement Manager Teresa IBCLC Donor Engagement Associate Madeline Lead Milk Distribution Assistant Audri Sanitation Technician Lucy IBCLC Donor Engagement Associate Finley Milk Processing Technician Jack Regional Distribution Lead Beth Milk Distribution Assistant Amanda Client Services Associate Michal Social Media Coordinator Jess Milk Processing Technician Sarah IBCLC, OT Donor Engagement & Community Care Manager Danica Milk Distribution Assistant Jessica Milk Distribution Assistant Coen Milk Bank Intern Working at NWMMB is uplifting and inspiring, giving you purpose to each workday. The team comes together for the common goal and passion of helping these vulnerable, precious lives. This place of work is truly something special; it fosters personal and team growth, and most importantly, everyone is each other’s biggest cheerleader.  — Rachel Dunn, RN and NWMMB employee Meet The Board Our board members are dedicated volunteers. They bring a variety of experience to guide our organization towards a sustainable future and ensure we have adequate resources to advance our mission. Our staff and board have opportunities to work together on projects and committees. Read about one of our most recent collaborations here . Cynthia Jackson RN, IBCLC, MPH Board Chair Retired NICU Staff, Providence Health Past President, Oregon-Washington Lactation Association Stefanie Rogers MD Medical Director Neonatologist, Northwest Newborn Specialists Andrea Trulove Communications Manager Hennebery Eddy Architects Milk Donor, Donor Milk Recipient Anna Rillahan, RYT-500, RPYT Head of Sales & Marketing, Talkoot Yoga Instructor, Birth Doula, Milk Donor Elizabeth Still RD, IBCLC WIC Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator Jessi Hagert CPA Board Treasurer Accounting Director, NIKE Milk Donor Caitlin Low MSN, RN, C-MNN, OB, ONQS, IBCLC Board Secretary Case Manager Pediatric and Adolescent Eating Disorders Kaiser Permanente Alicia Ernest MSN, RN, IBCLC Inpatient Lactation Consultant Kaiser Permanente Kathy Pheiste RN, IBCLC Retired Mother Baby/NICU staff Providence St. Vincent Meet The Medical Advisory Council Comprised of leading healthcare professionals from across the Pacific Northwest, the members of the Medical Advisory Council volunteer their expert guidance and support to NWMMB board and executive staff when needed. Nan Dahlquist MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC Breastfeeding Medicine Nicole Marshall MD, MCR, IBCLC, FACOG Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Lactation Research Annette Magner BSC, BSN, RN, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, OHSU Krystle Perez MD, MPH Neonatology, University of Washington Tricia Hughes RN, BSN Clinical Director and Founder Maddie’s Place, Spokane, W A Newbo rns/Infants with Substance Exposure Sue Gadau RD, CD Clinical Nutrition- NICU, Overlake Medical Center Kaleena Trimpe ARNP Family Nurse Practitioner Nurture Lactation, Spokane, WA Doug Lincoln MD, MPH Pediatrics Melissa Stawarz RD, CSPCC, LD, CNSC Dietitian for NICU and Newborn Services, Providence St Vincent Medical Center Join Our Team! View Open Positions

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is excited to offer hospital-grade breast pumps rentals for families who reside in the Portland Metro, SW Washington, and Hood River communities. Offering affordable pump rentals was a cornerstone of the Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon and we are honored to continue this service. Pump Rentals For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blo g Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is excited to offer hospital-grade breast pump rentals for families who reside in the Portland Metro, SW Washington, and Hood River communities. Offering affordable pump rentals was a cornerstone of the Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon and we are honored to continue this service. The number of pumps hosted by NWMMB is limited and stock may not always be available. Please complete the Pump Rental Inquiry form below. Our staff will reach out to you with further information. Below are our cost options for pump rentals, beginning June 1, 2024: $65.00 per month* – Medela Symphony Breast Pump rental $25.00 per week* – Medela Symphony Breast Pump Rental $37.00* – Medela Symphony Double Pumping Kit * If the cost of renting a breast pump presents financial hardship for your family, please let us know. We do not want the rental fees to impact your decision to rent a pump. If you are interested renting a breast pump from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, please call us at 800-204-4444 . Please call ahead to ensure a pump is available for rental. Pump Rental Inquiry Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon (NMC) provided our community with breastfeeding support and education for over 40 years. A volunteer-led organization, NMC centered around making breastfeeding support accessible for all. Many people who shared a passion for breastfeeding, committed their time to support families across the state in reaching their infant feeding goals. In 2022, NMC made the difficult decision to dissolve their nonprofit organization. Northwest Mothers Milk Bank was honored to partner with NMC to ensure the continuation of some of their programs, including breast pump rentals at affordable pricing. Our organization values NMC’s mission to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding. We believe every baby should have access to human milk. Our staff and volunteers will work with you to ensure you are properly, safely and comfortably able to use your rental pump. Useful Links Tips for Cleaning Your Pump – CDC Tips for Cleaning Your Pump – CDC (Spanish) Milk Storage Guidelines – CDC English Milk Storage Guidelines – CDC Spanish Are you interested in learning more about donor human milk? Safety & Quality

A growing number of hospitals are helping families gain access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk! A Northwest Mothers Milk Bank Distribution Site enables families to fill their donor human milk prescription right there at the hospital, eliminating the added cost of travel to or overnight shippin Milk Distribution Sites Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund A growing number of hospitals are helping families gain access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk! A Northwest Mothers Milk Bank Distribution Site enables families to fill their donor human milk prescription right there at the hospital, eliminating the added cost of travel to or overnight shipping from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard, OR. Once your baby’s healthcare provider prescribes donor human milk, you can fill the prescription in set quantities from a Donor Milk Distribution Site. All milk dispensed from these sites is screened, pasteurized, and tested at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to ensure its safety and quality. Our hospital partners host Distribution Sites to increase access to donor milk and do not profit from prescribing or dispensing donor human milk. If you and your baby are currently patients at one of the following hospitals, and your baby needs donor human milk, you may be able to obtain it on the day you are discharged. A prescription from your baby's provider is required at all locations. Overlake Hospital Medical Center Parent and Baby Care Center 1800 116th Ave. NE, Ste 201 Bellevue, WA 98004 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (425) 688-5389 Please call ahead to check availability. A valid prescription from your baby's provider is required. Download the prescription for Overlake here Evergreen Health Medical Center Post-Partum Care Center 12333 NE 130th Ln, Tan 440 Kirkland, WA 98034. Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (425) 899-3602 Please call ahead to check availability. A valid prescription from your baby's provider is required. Download the prescription for Evergreen here Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Apothecary 501 N. Graham St- Atrium Entrance Medical Office Building 2 Portland,OR 97227 Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 6:00 pm Sat- Sun 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm. On Sunday, enter through Randall Children's Lobby A valid prescription from your baby's provider is required. Download the Prescription for Legacy Emanuel Apothecary here Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Apothecary 2121 N.E 139th St. Medical Office Building A Suite 310 (near skybridge) Vancouver, WA 98686 Monday- Friday 9am- 6 pm (360)-487-3700 A valid prescription from your baby's provider is required. Download the Prescription for Legacy Salmon Creek Apothecary here Providence Mother and Baby Clinic Providence St Vincent Medical Center 9155 SW Barnes Rd., Ste 730 (East Tower) Portland, OR 97225 (503) 216-4033 Donor milk is available at discharge only with a valid prescription from your baby's healthcare provider. Ask your discharge team for more information. Providence Mother and Baby Clinic Providence Portland Medical Center 5050 NE Hoyt., Ste 255 Portland, OR 97213 (503) 215-6085 Donor milk is available at discharge only with a valid prescription from your baby's healthcare provider. Ask your discharge team for more information. Providence Mother and Baby Clinic Providence Newberg Medical Center 1001 Providence Dr. Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 537-1400 Donor milk is available at discharge only with a valid prescription from your baby's healthcare provider. Ask your discharge team for more information. Providence Mother and Baby Clinic Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center 1510 Division St., Suite 80 Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 215-6085 Donor milk is available at discharge only with a valid prescription from your baby's healthcare provider. Ask your discharge team for more information . Central Oregon Locavore 1841 NE 3 rd Street Bend, OR 97701 PH (541) 633-7388 FAX (541) 402-5580 A valid prescription from your baby's healthcare provider is required. Download the prescription form to obtain donor milk from Locavore here Distribution Sites are intended for use upon discharge from the hospital only. If your baby needs donor human milk on an ongoing basis, please contact Northwest Mothers Milk Bank at  800-204-4444 . We charge a processing fee so we can continue to ensure the safety and quality of our donor human milk. If you need financial assistance to obtain donor human milk for your baby, click here to learn more about our Community Care fund. Is your facility interested in hosting a milk distribution site? Host A Distribution Site

We threw a party to celebrate 10 years of serving babies throughout the Pacific Northwest. It was a wonderful event full of love and support from over one hundred and fifty of our friends, both old and new. Celebrating 10 Years! NWMMB threw a party to celebrate 10 years of serving babies throughout the Pacific Northwest. It was a wonderful event full of love and support from over one hundred and fifty of our friends, both old and new. Thank you to Kyle Rosso Photography for capturing the event! Follow Northwest Mothers Milk Bank on Instagram for the latest. Follow NWMMB

We take safety seriously! From the moment a potential milk donor contacts our donor screening team until a bottle of pasteurized donor milk departs the milk bank for its final destination, we adhere to strict protocols to protect the safety and quality of the amazing milk donated to us by our genero Safety & Quality We take safety seriously! From the moment a potential milk donor contacts our donor screening team until a bottle of pasteurized donor milk departs the milk bank for its final destination, we adhere to strict protocols to protect the safety and quality of the amazing milk donated to us by our generous donors. We are not alone! We are accredited members of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) , a network of nonprofit milk banks across the US and Canada. All HMBANA milk banks follow a strict set of “Guidelines for Human Milk Banking” to assure safety. We comply with and often exceed all measures set forth by HMBANA, which follow standards set forth by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and World Health Organization (WHO) . Follow the Milk below to see how we embrace safety and quality with each step. A verbal phone screening and a written questionnaire lets us get to know our donors well. They understand the important role their milk will play in a fragile infant’s health. Medical consent from healthcare providers confirms the donor's good health (and the health of their infant(s) if applicable). Serological testing for HIV 1/2, HTLV 1/2, Syphilis, & Hepatitis B & C by a CLIA Certified Laboratory further ensures the safety of our donors and their milk. Notice of Privacy Practices provided to all potential milk donors. Donor Qualification and Screening Individual containers of milk received are carefully handled and examined for quality and integrity. Each milk donation is logged into a secure electronic tracking system. Each deposit of milk is assigned its own unique identifier which follows it through its entire milk bank journey. Milk containers are safely stored in a freezer system at -18 degrees C until selected for processing. Milk Receiving Milk is thawed carefully and slowly under safe refrigerated temperatures until pourable. Temperatures are closely monitored and maintained throughout each processing step. Milk purity is achieved by carefully pouring thawed milk through a sanitized, food-safe strainer. Milk from multiple donors is combined together to achieve balanced and consistent nutrient levels. Milk is dispensed into heat-sanitized bottles that are safe for heating and freezing of milk. Both measured glass and BPA-free plastic bottles are used and considered optimum for infant feeding preparation. Milk Thawing, Pooling, and Processing Milk is treated by Holder pasteurization which warms milk rapidly, holds it at 62.5 degrees C for 30 minutes, then rapidly cools it to 4 Degrees C. This method kills bacteria and viruses but preserves important biological factors unique to human milk. Research shows that Holder pasteurization provides the optimum heat treatment to assure milk safety and protect the unique proteins and biologic factors that newborns need. Each bottled is labeled with nutritional information and a barcode that contains the milk’s unique identifiers. Heat Treatment Nutritional analysis is performed on each milk pool using full spectrum laser spectroscopy technology. Macronutrient testing is validated using reference methods approved by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Milk containing a higher fat and protein count is reserved for high-risk infants in the NICU. Careful and stringent quality checks are carried out for each batch of pasteurized milk. Each batch of milk undergoes quantitative bacterial analysis by a CLIA Certified Laboratory. Testing for Safety and Quality Once pasteurized, the milk remains deeply frozen at -20 degrees C while awaiting results of batch testing. Freezers are electronically monitored to assure optimal temperature ranges are maintained. Preventive controls, quality assurance checks, and accurate record keeping are verified to qualify milk for dispensation. Milk approved and ready for release is moved to dedicated freezers before orders are fulfilled and milk is dispensed. Milk Approval and Release Milk orders, either for hospitals or outpatients, are packed quickly into insulated containers or coolers. Dry ice is used to keep milk deeply frozen during transport. Temperature indicators and Cold Chain Verifications are included in all shipments to hospitals and outpatients handled by third-party carriers. We partner with FedEx and PeriShip to assure milk is transported quickly and safely overnight to areas all across Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and beyond. Shipping and Transport 100% compliance with Human Milk Banking Association of North America guidelines. Secure milk and equipment monitoring system and preventative controls Staff training and Certification in Food Safety Handling and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMPs). FDA-certified pest management. Secure electronic medical database and barcoding system. Follows NWMMB Notice of Privacy Practices. Onsite Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Macronutrient validation by approved reference testing. Routine equipment validation and calibration Serological and microbiological testing performed by CLIA-certified laboratories. Quality Assurance Measures Useful Links Holder vs Shelf Stable Human Milk CDC Breastfeeding and Covid-19 Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Covid-19 Statement Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 in Breast Milk From 18 Infected Women Learn more about COVID-19 and Human Milk. COVID-19 Information

​NWMMB has three programs to meet the needs of outpatient families. Milk volume for each program is based on availability and is subject to change. Milk to Go for Providers Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders NWMMB has three programs to meet the needs of outpatient families. Milk volume for each program is based on availability and is subject to change. Milk volumes below are valid for prescriptions written on or after today's date. Please choose from the menu below to access the prescription forms and upload documents link. You may also fax documents to 503-469-0962. THE BABY IS UNDER 4 WEEKS OLD Up to 40 oz per baby, one time only* An RX is required *volume is based on milk availability and prioritization of hospitalized infants Up to 100 oz per baby, one time only* An RX and chart notes are required *volume is based on milk availability and prioritization of hospitalized infants THE BABY IS UNDER 8 WEEKS OLD AND WAS: born premature (<35weeks) spent time in the NICU IUGR SGA has significant weight loss (>10% at 4+ weeks) THE BABY HAS A CRITICAL MEDICAL NEED: Please see a list of critical medical needs here Volume is based on need and availability An RX, Statement of Medical Need, and chart notes are required Milk to Go Program RX Upload RX & Chart Notes The baby is under 8 weeks old AND was: born premature (<35weeks) IUGR SGA has significant weight loss or spent time in the NICU Up to 100 oz per baby, one time only An RX and chart notes are required. Milk to Go Plus RX Looking for additional information about outpatient milk orders? Milk to Go FAQs

In search of a gift? Shop our store of shirts, onesies, and other milk bank branded novelties. Your purchase helps provide life-saving pasteurized donor human milk to babies in the Pacific Northwest. 100% of proceeds go to helping fragile infants survive. Shop Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop In search of a gift? Shop our store of shirts, onesies, and other milk bank branded novelties. Your purchase helps provide life-saving pasteurized donor human milk to babies in the Pacific Northwest. 100% of proceeds go to helping fragile infants survive. millieonesie baby onesie with Millie the Milk Drop holding an umbrella mug coffee mug that says I am in my milk donor era onesie baby onesie that says nwmmb in rainbow colors Shop Our Store

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. Careers Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us 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. Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a community-based nonprofit human milk bank affiliated with the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). We serve hospitals and families in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and beyond. NWMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NWM MB has no posted positions at this time. Please follow us on social media or check the website for openings. For open positions: please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@nwmmb.org . We look forward to hearing from you! Working at NWMMB is uplifting and inspiring, giving you purpose to each workday. The team comes together for the common goal and passion of helping these vulnerable, precious lives. This place of work is truly something special; it fosters personal and team growth, and most importantly, everyone is each other’s biggest cheerleader . — Rachel Dunn, RN and NWMMB employee

There is an ongoing need for milk donors and milk donations across the US and Canada. Donor Milk Saves Lives Ongoing milk donations are greatly needed. There is high demand for pasteurized breastmilk in the Pacific Northwest. Currently, one in nine babies is born premature, putting them at risk for life-threatening infections, prolonged hospital admission, and lifelong disabilities. Evidence-based research shows that the use of human donor milk from an accredited milk bank should be the standard of care for the supplementation of hospitalized premature and ill newborns. Our goal is to provide life-saving donor milk to every baby in need. Our generous milk donors make our work possible! Donors like Sayari: “My first baby received donated breastmilk, so I wanted to pay it forward. It makes me feel like a part of the community of mothers, where irrespective of our culture, background, religion, ethnicity, we are reminded that at the end we are the same! It is a wonderful feeling to be of help, especially to newborns.”⁠ ~ Sayari, Washington milk recipient and donor⁠ Are you interested in donating your surplus milk? Milk donors are healthy, lactating individuals. Potential donors go through a comprehensive screening process that includes: A short phone interview. We’ll ask questions about general health, medication/supplement use, and your overall breastfeeding experience. Online completion of medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and medical consent forms. With permission, Northwest Mothers Milk Bank contacts the potential donor’s healthcare providers. We confirm donor health history and baby’s health. Complete a blood test. We screen for HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis. The milk bank coordinates and pays for this test. 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. There is no cost to become a milk donor. The milk bank does not pay donors for their breastmilk. Due to ethical and safety issues, the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) prohibits compensating milk donors. As a nonprofit organization, this also allows us to keep processing fees as low as possible. Milk donors make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the most vulnerable babies in our communities. Oregon milk donor Sarah shares:   “It’s such a tremendous and important gift! You can give a baby the best possible chance of growing strong by sharing your supply, and give parents so much peace of mind during what’s already an intense and emotional time of transition.” ~ Sarah, Oregon milk donor Call Northwest Mothers Milk Bank at 800-204-4444 or 503-469-0955 to learn if you are eligible to donate milk.

You are AMAZING! We can not thank you enough for being willing to improve the health and survival of babies across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Donating milk is a unique gift and we are honored to be part of your story. Approved Milk Donors You are AMAZING! We can not thank you enough for being willing to improve the health and survival of babies across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Donating milk is a unique gift and we are honored to be part of your story. Are you ready to donate your milk? Once you have been assigned your donor number, we can accept your milk donation. Depending on where you live, we have four options to safely transport your milk to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank. All milk donations are required to have an Illness, Medication and Travel Form. Find the form in the Useful Links below. Access our 2025 Holiday Shipping Calendars for November and December here . Check to see if there is a Milk Drop location near you. Many of our milk drops have had to adjust hours during the pandemic so please contact them directly before dropping off your milk. If you do not live in the greater Portland or SW Washington area, you can request a free shipping container directly to your home. Return shipping is pre-paid and detailed instructions are included in the box. You can use the same form to request complimentary milk storage bags. Do you live in the greater Portland or SW Washington area? Consider driving your milk to the milk bank in Tigard, Oregon. We embrace any opportunity to meet our milk donors! Give us a call to let us know when to expect you, 800-204-4444 . Are you planning to be in the greater Portland area and would like to schedule a tour of NWMMB? We love to meet our milk donors and their families. Call us at 800-204-4444 or email us a milkdonor@nwmmb.org to schedule a visit.. Tell Us More About You! Each of our milk donors have their own reason for giving back to the community. We would love to hear your story and often feature stories on our social media. We also love receiving pictures of your experience being a milk donor. Share your story Lactation Support Our donor screening staff are International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. We are happy to talk with you about any questions, feeding challenges, returning to work, or potential changes in your milk donor status. Feel free to call us at 800-204-4444 or email us at milkdonor@nwmmb.org . Useful Links A Milk Donor's Guide to Donating Milk (English) A Milk Donor's Guide to Donating Milk (Spanish) Notice of Privacy Practices (English) Notice of Privacy Practices (Spanish) Shipping Video How to Ship Your Milk (English) How To Ship Your Milk (Spanish) Illness and Medication & Travel Form (Spanish) Illness and Medication & Travel Form (English) Covid-19 Information Publicity Release Share Your Little Love Story Tips for Cleaning Your Pump - CDC (English) Tips for Cleaning Your Pump - CDC (Spanish) Useful Links

We take pride in being a community-based milk bank. We are grateful for the financial support we have received from foundations, corporations and private donations. Donations allow us to fulfill our mission and support our programs. Partners Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us We take pride in being a community-based milk bank. We are grateful for the financial support we have received from foundations, corporations and private donations. Donations allow us to fulfill our mission and support our programs. Our Community, Corporate & Campaign Partners Baby Blues Connect Pacific Office Auto Womens Foundation of Oregon Willamette Weekly Give Guide InKind Boxes Amazon Smile Fred Meyer Community Rewards Give More 24 PDX Diaper Bank Evie's Fund Supporters Washington County Zidell Family Cold Milk-Warm Hearts Generator Fund The Autzen Foundation Trimet Maxim Integrated Generous supporters who have made our mission possible Boeing Employee Community Fund The Collins Foundation Community Foundation of Southwest Washington The Jackson Foundation Juan Young Trust Legacy Health Maybell Clark MacDonald Foundation Mednax Meyer Memorial Trust Moda Health OHSU Oregon Community Foundation Oregon Health Providers Partnering for Prevention The Priddy Family Foundation Providence Health Services Robert D and Marcia Randall Charitable Foundation Salem Foundation The Wentworth Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions about donating milk, receiving milk, and milk banking. FAQs For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blo g Donating Milk Who donates milk to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank? Our milk donors are some of the most kind-hearted people you will ever meet! They are healthy, non-smoking parents who find themselves with more milk than their own babies need. They donate the excess to improve the health and survival of infants in their community. Approximately 10% of our milk donors donate milk after the loss of an infant . Visit our Donate Milk page to learn more. Who will receive my milk? NWMMB is located in Tigard, OR, and dispenses pasteurized donor human milk to hospitals and families throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and beyond. Why is there a screening process to donate milk? The screening process ensures the safety and wellbeing of both donors and recipients. Before donating milk, milk donors undergo a medical history check, a release from their healthcare provider, and a blood test, at no cost to them. This ensures that donors are healthy and their milk is safe to be pasteurized and distributed. We require a signed release from the infant’s healthcare provider as well when applicable - it is important to be sure the donor’s baby is growing well, and all nutritional requirements are being met. A Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to all who are interested in donating milk. Why do you ask for a minimum donation? NWMMB asks milk donors to commit to donating between 100-150 ounces of milk. As a nonprofit organization, this helps to offset the costs of completing the donor screening process. We do not have a minimum donation amount for donors who are donating after a loss. Receiving Milk Is donor milk safe? Yes, donor milk is safe for infants! Safety and Quality are our priority. Northwest Mothers Milk Bank follows strict screening, processing, and dispensing guidelines established by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) to ensure the safety of donor breastmilk. These guidelines have been established with the advisement of the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the blood and tissue industries. Potential milk donors provide complete medical and lifestyle histories and undergo blood tests like the screening process used at blood banks. Donated milk is then pasteurized to kill bacteria or viruses that may be present in the milk. Before the pasteurized milk is dispensed, testing is performed by an outside laboratory. Will my baby benefit from receiving donor milk? Human milk is ideal for all babies. Your infant’s healthcare provider or lactation consultant can help you determine if donor milk is needed. Everyone’s feeding experience is different and every baby has unique needs. Often donor milk is needed for a short time period while lactation is being established. How do I get donor milk for my baby? You will need a prescription from your infant’s caregiver. Please visit our Outpatient page and review our Notice of Privacy Practices to learn more and download a prescription form. Where do I go to get donor milk for my baby? NWMMB is committed to increasing access to human milk. Donor milk is available by prescription, either directly from NWMMB or through a Donor Milk Distribution Site . Although NWMMB is located in Tigard, OR, pasteurized donor human milk is shipped to hospitals and families throughout the Pacific Northwest. About Milk Banking Why is donor milk important? Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. Rich in nutrients and antibodies, breastmilk protects an infant from developing infections, allergies, and long-term health complications. A mother’s own breastmilk is always the best for her baby, but sometimes a mother’s milk is not 100% available. Evidenced-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, particularly those in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). An exclusive human milk diet for all infants is proven to provide the essential nutrients and immunological protection necessary for optimal growth and improved long-term health.   Is there a need for donor milk? We envision a world where every baby has access to the human milk they need. The demand for donor milk has increased over the past decade. Donated milk is particularly vital for preterm and hospitalized infants with medical need. Why is pasteurization important? Milk that is donated to NWMMB is pasteurized according to the quality and safety standards from the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). Milk is pasteurized using a safe, evidence-based process called Holder pasteurization. The milk is gently heated in a shaking water bath, which kills bacteria and viruses that may be present in the milk while preserving many of its nutritional components. After pasteurization, milk is frozen and tested for Safety and Quality . Do hospitals and outpatients pay a processing fee for human donor milk? Yes, all nonprofit milk banks charge a fee for human donor milk. Revenue from our processing fees help to cover the costs of donor screening, pasteurization, distribution and the provision of community care for infants with medical need . Any surplus revenue is directed back to fulfilling our mission. NWMMB will continue to work tirelessly to advocate for private insurance coverage for human donor milk. What does it mean to be a nonprofit milk bank? NWMMB is proud to be a community-based nonprofit milk bank. We received our 501(c)3 certification in 2009. Our milk donors are true volunteers, making milk donations to improve the health and survival of vulnerable babies. For-profit milk banks do exist. They are privately owned by individuals and are aimed at increasing profits for their owners. We rely on our amazing milk donors, volunteers, tireless staff, healthcare partners, community foundations, passionate board directors and financial supporters to sustain our community milk bank. You can save babies in need by becoming a milk donor. Become A Milk Donor

During your lifetime, you can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) to impact the health and survival of vulnerable infants across the Pacific Northwest. Donor Advised Funds During your lifetime, you can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) to impact the health and survival of vulnerable infants across the Pacific Northwest. When making a gift to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank from your DAF, please be sure include our Federal Tax ID #26-3458029. Did you know? Over $160 Billion sits in donor advised funds. Let’s put that money to work. If you are a DAF holder, you can make your gifts go farther with a matching grant from the #HalfmyDAF challenge. They have a pool of $2 million to give to nonprofits in 2022. Can you help give Northwest Mothers Milk Bank a chance at those matching funds? Learn How to Match Funds

Hospitals and clinics can expand their partnership with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank by hosting a Milk Drop. are convenient locations throughout the Pacific Northwest where approved doThese drop sites keep the milk frozen and safe until it can be transferred to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard. Host a Milk Drop Hospitals and clinics can expand their partnership with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank by hosting a Milk Drop. Our Milk Drops are convenient locations throughout the Pacific Northwest where approved donors can drop off their milk donations. These drop sites keep the milk frozen and safe until it can be transferred to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank  in Tigard. Milk Drops are an integral component of the milk donation process! They provide a friendly face in the community, help to identify potential milk donors, and simplify the donation process for donors who don’t live near Northwest Mothers Milk Bank. Milk Drops offer a trusted and convenient place for milk donors who have completed all screening steps to drop off a milk donation. Hosting a Milk Drop offers a way for hospitals and clinics to assure there is plenty of safe, pasteurized milk available for medically fragile babies across the Pacific Northwest. Once a milk donation is received, the host assures the milk remains safe and frozen, then prepares it for shipment to the milk bank by packing it in insulated containers. Once it reaches NWMMB, the milk is pasteurized, tested, and distributed to babies in need across the Northwest. Other than staff or volunteer time, NWMMB provides all materials and supplies needed to host a milk drop, including the freezer. Milk Drops can be found across the Pacific Northwest, but there is always a need for additional locations. Your team can play an important role in nonprofit milk banking, by opening your doors as a community Milk Drop! Order Supplies — PDF Order Supplies — Fillable Where are the Milk Drops located? Milk Drops can be found across the Pacific Northwest, but there is always a need for additional locations. What does hosting a Milk Drop mean for you? Enhancing your lactation program and services to parents and children Offering joint press release and social media opportunities to publicize your Milk Drop Supporting your baby-friendly practices Helping spread the word about milk donation What do you need to host a Milk Drop? An accessible area for dropping off milk donations Space to accommodate a small freezer, thermometer, and shipping supplies Staff or volunteers who can receive, pack, and ship milk donations NWMMB accepts responsibility for all donor screening, milk processing, and distribution. All record keeping supplies, shipping supplies, and informational materials are provided. To learn more, please call NWMMB at (503) 469-0955 (toll-free (800) 204-4444 ) or send a message to joanne@nwmmb.org Is your facility interested in hosting a milk distribution site? Host A Distribution Site

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As board members, you are our most valued volunteers! To help us track the impact of volunteer time at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, we are asking all board members to record their board service time once per quarter. Please round your time to the nearest .5 hour increment. Track Activity As board members, you are our most valued volunteers! To help us track the impact of volunteer time at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, we are asking all board members to record their board service time since the last regularly scheduled board meeting. Please round your time to the nearest .5 hour increment. Track Your Time Use the following dates to record your time in the form below: January total hours from November thru January March total hours from January thru March May total hours from March thru May July total hours from May thru July September total hours from July thru September November total hours from September thru November We’re grateful to have you on our team improving the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants.

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Congratulations on your new baby! This program is designated for babies between 0 to 8 weeks of age with medical needs. There are times when a baby needs a little extra help feeding or has no access to a parent’s milk. NWMMB can triage need and may be able to provide up to a total of 100 ounces of donor milk for babies under two months of age who are diagnosed with specific health complications. Milk To Go Plus Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders Congratulations on your new baby! This program is designated for babies between 0 to 8 weeks of age with specific medical needs that may require a little extra supplemental feeding. NWMMB triages need and is able to provide specified number of ounces of donor milk per baby under two months of age who are diagnosed with specific health complications. This program offers donor milk up to the maximum volume per infant. Today's volume is up to 120 ounces. Who is eligible for Milk to Go Plus? Reasons for additional supplementation include, but are not limited to: Prematurity (born at less than 35 weeks) Recent NICU discharge Small for Gestational Age (SGA), or slow growth (IUGR) Significant weight loss (more than 10% at 4+ weeks old) Temporary pause in breastfeeding due to medication Supplementing with pasteurized donor milk when a baby has a medical need can allow time for breastfeeding to become established or an alternative feeding plan can be determined by you and your healthcare provider. This Milk to Go Plus program offers the volume of milk per baby specified above and is available to infants between 0-8 weeks of age and meet the criteria listed above. A prescription form and chart notes must be submitted by your baby’s healthcare provider. The processing fee for donor milk is $5.00 per ounce. This fee covers all of the important steps to assure the donated milk is safe for your baby. A financial assistance program for families experiencing financial hardship is available in limited capacity. More information can be found here . Milk to Go Plus Prescription Form Upload Rx Form & Notes Order Milk Fax Prescription Ask your doctor to fill out the prescription form and upload or fax it to (503) 469-0962 Call In Order Call the milk bank to place your order at (503) 469-0955 (toll-free (800) 204-4444 ) Purchase Milk Pay for your milk order over the phone Schedule Pickup Pick up your order at the milk bank or arrange for a shipment Useful Links Milk To Go Plus Prescription Form Upload Prescription Form and Chart Notes Community Care: Financial Assistance Lactation Support Resources Milk to Go FAQ's Milk To Go Program Practices Notice of Privacy Practices (English) Notice of Privacy Practices (Spanish) Outpatient Milk Orders Looking for additional information about outpatient milk orders? Milk Order FAQs

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Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is honored to be part of little love stories throughout our community. Donating or receiving milk is a true act of love and kindness, and makes a significant impact on health and survival for medically fragile infants. Little Love Stories Our Mission | Staff & Board | Partners | Little Love Stories | Careers | Contact Us Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is honored to be part of little love stories throughout our community. Donating or receiving milk is a true act of love and kindness, and makes a significant impact on health and survival for medically fragile infants. Click on the photos below to read some of our love stories from milk donors and recipients. We love hearing from our milk donors and recipients about their experience with NWMMB! Consider sharing your little love story . Jude milk recipient Michelle & Theodosia milk donor Carrie, Hazel & Alexandria milk donor & recipient Brandy & Callen milk donor & recipient Aruna & Nila milk donor Maclean milk recipient Jacqui & Noelle milk donor & recipient Faith milk recipient Have a little love story of your own you'd like to share? Share Your Little Love Story

In July 2024, Northwest Mothers Milk Bank welcomed Mother’s Milk Bank of Montana into our family. NWMMB plans to begin revitalizing nonprofit milk banking in the state of Montana. We could use your help! Meet NWMMB Established in 2008, Northwest Mothers Milk Bank’s (NWMMB) mission is to improve the health and survival of vulnerable infants. We believe that every baby deserves access to human milk. As a member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) , we have been closely aligned with our neighboring milk banks by helping each other to meet the demand for donor human milk. This includes our friends at Mother’s Milk Bank of Montana. In the Spring, we began to assist with screening milk donors, safely pasteurizing milk, and dispensing milk to hospitals and outpatients in the state of Montana. Milk For Montana In July 2024, we made this transition official and welcomed Mother’s Milk Bank of Montana into our family. NWMMB plans to begin revitalizing nonprofit milk banking in the state of Montana. We could use your help! Our immediate goals are to: Grow awareness about human milk banking and the opportunity for milk donation to help Montana babies to grow and thrive. Develop Milk Drop locations throughout the state. Milk Drops make it easier for generous milk donors to drop off their milk. Interested in hosting a Milk Drop site? Meet the needs of hospitalized babies in Montana with a safe source of human donor milk. Is your local hospital interested in providing donor milk to babies for medical supplementation? Increase access to human donor milk for outpatient infants with medical needs. Donate Milk Safety & Quality Hospital Resources Host a Milk Drop Are you interested in applying to Evie's Fund? Learn About Community Care

We just can’t stop talking about the importance of donor milk! Part of carrying out our mission involves educating the community about nonprofit milk banking and the need for ongoing support. Watch, listen, and read some of our latest news. In The News For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blog We just can’t stop talking about the importance of donor milk! Part of carrying out our mission involves educating the community about nonprofit milk banking and the need for ongoing support. Watch, listen, and read some of our latest news below. Recent News 2024 - Tigard nonprofit donating breast milk to babies in need across the Pacific Northwest 2023 - Helping Babies Impacted by the Maui Fires - Rapid Relief Program 2022 - Oregonian - HERE 2021 - Wh at A Year! Video & News Library 2022.6.14 Statesman Journal 2022 6.9 FM News101KXL-Portland 2022.6.8 FOX Business National News 6.6.22 Pamplin Media - Portland Tribune 2022.5.30 KOMO-AM (radio) - Seattle 2022.5.20 KGW8 2022.5.13 OPB:Think Out Loud 2022.5.12 KPTV-Fox-12 2021 LOVE for Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 2021 Amber's Story 2021 Put Your Money in a Community Bank: Give Guide Collaboration 2020 Brecken's Story King 5 News Overlake Medical Center and NWMMB open first Donor Milk Distribution Center in Washington State 2020 Together We Can: Global World Donation Day 2020 NWMMB’s New Space Celebration , with Special Thanks to Nick and Carly Itami 2018 Evie’s Fund -Pints for Preemies Event 2018 Board Recruitment Video 2011 Bringing a Milk Bank to the Pacific Northwest News Archive 2020 KPTV: NWMMB Seeks Milk Donors in Response to Covid-19 2018 Great NW Milk Drive in Roseburg, Oregon 2016 Liquid Assets 2016 Race to Raise Funds for Donor Milk 2015 Lund Report 2014 Lake Oswego Review 2014 Breastmilk Bank Supports Central Oregon 2013 BCO Statement on Milk Sharing and Donor Milk 2013 The First Milk Bank Opens in the Pacific NW 2013 First Breast Milk Bank Opens in Oregon 2013 NWMMB Poised to Start Pasteurizing Donor Milk 2011 NWMMB Halfway to Fundraising Goal Published Works & Mentions Human Milk Fat Loss Is Strongly Affected By Syringe Position Baby Love: Meet Dr. Dave Dallas Accuracy and Reliability of Infrared Analyzers HMBANA Banks Dispense 7.4 Mil Ounces Interview with Lesley Mondeaux, HMBANA Conference Chair

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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

Help us spread the word about the importance of nonprofit milk banking and the impact donor human milk is making in the lives of babies! Northwest Mothers Milk Bank staff will make every attempt to reply to requests in a timely manner. Media For Healthcare Providers | For Hospitals | Pump Rentals | Media | In The News | FAQs | Blog Help us spread the word about the importance of nonprofit milk banking and the impact donor human milk is making in the lives of babies! Northwest Mothers Milk Bank staff will make every attempt to reply to requests in a timely manner. For all media inquiries, please contact Lesley Mondeaux Email: lesley@nwmmb.org Phone: (503) 469-0955 List of Quotes Logo Library Photo Library World Breastfeeding Week Media Kit Breastmilk gives a child the best start in life! Learn About Milk Banking

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

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

Hospitals and clinics can expand their partnership with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank by hosting a Donor Milk Distribution Site. Host a Milk Distribution Site Hospitals and clinics can expand their partnership with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank by hosting a Donor Milk Distribution Site. A Northwest Mothers Milk Bank Distribution Site enables families to fill their donor human milk prescription right there at the hospital, eliminating the added cost of travel to or overnight shipping from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard, OR. A Donor Milk Distribution Site plays a vital role in the community by providing convenient access to safe, pasteurized donor milk on the day of hospital discharge. Outpatient families who do not live in direct proximity to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank incur costly fees and delayed access to donor milk because it must be shipped overnight from our facility. When mother’s own milk is not yet available, the precious calories and nutrients only human milk can provide are vital to the health and growth of a newborn infant in the first days of life. This program entails a mutual partnership between NWMMB and a healthcare facility to meet the need for safe, pasteurized donor human milk in Pacific Northwest communities. The Distribution Site adheres to NWMMB storage and distribution policies that comply with those set forth by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) . If your hospital clinic or pharmacy would like to learn more about becoming a Donor Milk Distribution Site , please contact joanne@nmwmmb.org Are you a medical professional seeking donor milk for a hospital? Hospital Milk Orders

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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

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

The Milk-To-Go: Plus program is designated for baby’s who have a critical medical need and are being cared for outside of the hospital. NWMMB has served many families who have babies with complex medical conditions. We work to improve access to a safe source of donor milk when an infant needs it the most. Milk for Critical Need Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders The Milk for Critical Need program is designated for babies who have a serious medical need and are being cared for outside of the hospital. NWMMB has served many families who have infants with complex medical conditions. We work to improve access to a safe source of donor milk when a baby needs it the most. Who is eligible for Milk for Critical Need? Reasons for medically indicated use of donor milk may include, but are not limited to: Digestive disorders (like malabsorption or short-gut syndrome) Heart or kidney disease Post-surgical recovery Immune or metabolic disorders Growth and weight faltering Waiting for an organ transplant Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (babies withdrawing from substances) Severe formula intolerance (must have tried at least three types, including hypoallergenic formulas) Special circumstances (HIV+ birth parent, maternal cancer, or maternal death) There are some critical medical conditions for which pasteurized donor milk may provide therapeutic benefits for your baby. NWMMB can often help by partnering with your baby’s healthcare provider or dietician to help develop a feeding plan which includes donor milk for a short period of time. A healthcare provider’s prescription with documented medical diagnosis, chart notes, and a Statement of Medical Necessity are required to access donor milk for a baby with a critical medical condition. Milk is provided in limited amounts and is based on supply. Please call NWMMB at 800-204-4444. The processing fee for donor milk is $5.00 per ounce. This fee covers all of the important steps to assure the donated milk is safe for your baby. A financial assistance program for families experiencing financial hardship and have a critically ill baby is available in a limited capacity. More information about eligibility can be found here . Milk to Go Prescription Form Upload Rx Form & Notes Call Us to Inquire Today Useful Links Milk to Go CRITICAL Prescription Form Upload Prescription Form and Chart Notes Community Care: Financial Assistance Lactation Support Resources Milk to Go FAQ's Milk To Go Program Practices Notice of Privacy Practice (English) Notice of Privacy Practices (Spanish) Outpatient Milk Orders Looking for additional information about outpatient milk orders? Milk To Go FAQs

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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