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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

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! 8,900 Approved Milk Donors 52 Milk Drop Partners 4.5 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.

We could not exist without support. Your gift today improves the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. Donate Today We could not exist without support. Your gift today improves the health and survival of the Pacific Northwest’s most vulnerable infants. Mail donations to: Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 15875 SW 74th Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a 501 (c)(3), Federal Tax ID #26-3458029. We take your privacy seriously. We do not share or sell your personal information.

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

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

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 12303 NE 130th Ln. Ste 320 Coral 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

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

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

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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!

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

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 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

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.

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 is looking for a full-time Milk Processing Technician . Do you love working in a lab environment for a great cause? This may be the position for you. Read more here. 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

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

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Congratulations on your new baby! NWMMB is honored to be part of your baby’s early growth and development. If donor milk is available, families can access “Milk-To-Go 40 oz Max”—a short-term, one-time option of up to 40 ounces for newborns who need supplementation while breastfeeding or other feeding plans are being established. Milk to Go Outpatient Milk Orders | Hospital Milk Orders Congratulations on your new baby! NWMMB is honored to be part of your baby’s early growth and development. If donor milk is available, families can access our “Milk to Go” program —a short-term option of a specified amount per newborn who need supplementation while lactation or other feeding plans are being established. This program offers donor milk up to the maximum volume per infant. Today's available volume of donor milk is 4 to 40 ounces. Who is eligible for Milk to Go? Reasons for supplementation in your baby’s early weeks may include: latching difficulty jaundice early weight loss low milk supply adoption or born by surrogate Short-term supplementation with pasteurized donor milk in a maternity unit, birth center or home can be a bridge to breastfeeding success. Short-term supplementation can allow time for breastfeeding to become established or an alternative feeding plan can be determined by you and your healthcare provider. Our Milk To Go program is part of our community-based network of Milk Distribution Sites. A distribution location may be available closer to your home. A complete list of Milk Distribution Sites can be found here . This Milk to Go program offers the volume of milk per baby specified above and is available to infants below four weeks of age. A prescription filled out by your healthcare provider is required. 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 Prescription Form Upload Prescription Form 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 Prescription Form Upload RX forms here 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 To Go FAQs

We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start in life and that receiving nutrition from human milk is critically important. We take our role in improving the health and survival of infants very seriously. In 2014, a community care program was established, named Evie's Fund, to help to cover the costs of donor human milk for families who can't otherwise afford it. Community Care We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start in life and that receiving nutrition from human milk is critically important. We take our role in improving the health and survival of infants very seriously. In 2014, a community care program was established, named Evie's Fund , to help to cover the costs of donor human milk for families who can't otherwise afford it. Donor human milk is a limited resource. The demand for a safe source of donor milk continues to rise. Our supply of donor milk is dependent on the milk donations we receive from our generous milk donors. Our priority is serving the most fragile and vulnerable hospitalized infants in the Pacific Northwest first. Once the needs of hospitalized infants are met, we are able to serve babies who have been discharged home but continue to have medical needs. A processing fee is charged for each ounce of milk dispensed to hospitals and families in the community. These fees allow us to ensure that the donated milk we receive is safe, gently pasteurized and free of virus and bacteria. In order to provide donor milk at reduced or no cost, we seek funding through private donations, fundraising events and foundation support. Every dollar donated to Evie's Fund supports giving back to families in our community. Infants receive milk through Evie's Fund for a variety of diagnoses every year. Some of the diagnoses include, but are not limited to; prematurity, failure to thrive, maternal cancer, post-surgical conditions, severe formula intolerance, and complicated genetic disorders. Learn more about our community impact in our Annual Impact Report . Apply to Evie's Fund Learn About Evie's Fund Montana Residents To be considered for Community Care through Evie's Fund: Obtain a prescription from your infant's healthcare provider. Submit an application by clicking the button above. You may be asked to provide additional information upon receipt of your application. Most families receive 1-2 weeks of community care. Acceptance of applications is based on supply, severity of medical need, and fund availability. Consider sharing your story or learning about meaningful ways to give back to Evie's Fund. Help to spread the word about the importance of human milk donation. To learn more or receive help with your application process, please call NWMMB at (503) 469-0955 or toll-free at (800) 204-4444 . Are you interested in learning more about donor human milk? Safety & Quality

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

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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The Jay and Diane Zidell Community Room at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a place for cultural, educational, and social gatherings including meetings, support groups, retreats, and classes. Community Room Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop The Jay and Diane Zidell Community Room at Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a place for cultural, educational and social gatherings, including meetings, support groups, retreats and classes. The room serves to benefit the community and any proceeds are funneled back into running our nonprofit milk bank. A very generous donation from Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation allowed us to furnish the room and make it a wonderful community space. The room is 21x26.5 feet. There are 10 tables, 36 chairs (plus couch seating), and it includes access to a whiteboard and projector/screen/sound system. The maximum capacity for the room is 36 people. Guests are responsible for room set up and clean up, including removal of all trash. You may bring your own food and drink (though alcohol is not permitted). You will also have access to our Staff Kitchen and two gender neutral bathrooms. The Jay and Diane Zidell Community Room is located at our facility in Tigard: 15875 SW 74th Ave., Tigard, OR 97224 Want to Use Our Community Room? Read the Community Room Usage Agreement Fill out a Room Request Form We will reach out to confirm the booking and take payment. The rate for regular use of the room is $65/hour. For nonprofits the rate is $35/hour, but we encourage you to reach out directly if cost is an issue. You can request a one-time reservation or a recurring reservation (e.g. weekly, monthly). There is a one-hour minimum rental. The time you book should include set up and break down. Payment is required at the time of booking. For any additional questions, please contact our Community Outreach Manager at abigai l@nwmmb.org . Check out the most recent adventures of Millie the Milk Drop! Follow Millie the Milk Drop

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 100 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

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

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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

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

Just four months after opening our doors in 2013, Northwest Mothers Milk Bank received a request for services from a family whose baby was fighting for her life at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Meet Evie. Evie's Fund Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund Just four months after opening our doors in 2013, Northwest Mothers Milk Bank received a request for services from a family whose baby was fighting for her life at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Meet Evie In 2014, Evie was the first baby to receive milk from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank as a community donation. In Evie’s honor, a community care fund was established to ensure that the processing fees for donor human milk would not be a barrier for families whose infants have a critical medical need . Evie’s Fund is available to families by application, medical prescription, and medical necessity. Visit our Community Care page for more information and learn how to submit an application for your baby. Graced with an engaging personality and an endearing smile, Evie's little love story began with a serious diagnosis. She was born with no immune system, which put her at risk for serious infections, and spent her first 10 months fighting for her life at Seattle Children’s Hospital. While babies with healthy immune systems safely enjoy the full benefits of unpasteurized breastmilk, pasteurized breastmilk is the safest option for babies with diagnoses like Evie’s NWMMB provided Evie with pasteurized donor human breastmilk every week throughout her hospital stay. Human milk helped to sustain her through many medical complications including lung infections and two bone marrow transplants. Evie’s second transplant was a success, and she is now experiencing life outside hospital walls. At seven years old, she is a serious student with just the right amount of spunk and sass – she is thriving! Evie is just one of many babies who have benefitted from donor human milk. Their stories are the heart of our mission: providing life-saving breastmilk to babies who need it the most. Click here to read more Little Love Stories . Evie’s Fund is supported by grants, local foundations, and private donations. Your support ensures community care is available to provide milk for fragile babies. Donate Today Are you interested in applying to Evie's Fund? Learn About Community Care

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

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

Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group offering professional lactation care and peer social connection. Baby Café offers free full-spectrum breastfeeding/chestfeeding support from pregnancy to weaning. Baby Café welcomes exclusive pumping parents, working parents, and st Baby Caf é Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group offering professional lactation care and peer social connection. Baby Café offers free full-spectrum breastfeeding/chestfeeding support from pregnancy to weaning. Baby Café welcomes exclusive pumping parents, working parents, and stay-at-home parents of all cultures and lifestyles. Starting August 1st, our Baby Café will be open every Tuesday from 10 - 11:30 am. You are welcome to bring your little ones and a partner or support person. We hope to see you there! 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

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

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

​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

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

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? Yes, human milk is the best nutrition for all babies—especially in the early days. Donor milk can be especially helpful during the time when your own milk supply is being established. For some babies with critical medical needs donor milk can make a big difference in their health outcomes. Talk with your baby’s healthcare provider or lactation consultant to see if donor milk is right for your situation. Every baby’s needs are different, and donor milk is often used as a short-term support. Why is there a limit on the amount of donor milk available to my baby? We know how important it is to make sure your baby gets the best possible start, and we’re here to support you. Donor milk is a precious gift from generous parents in our community who’ve chosen to help others. While we work hard to encourage milk donation, it’s not an unlimited resource. Because of this, we prioritize babies in hospitals and those who are critically ill—where donor milk can be life-saving. Donor milk is typically intended for short-term use. Think of it as a bridge—something to help you meet your baby’s needs now while you work toward your long-term feeding plan. We're here to help support you during that transition. How do I get donor milk for my baby? You’ll need a prescription from your baby’s healthcare provider (and possibly some additional documentation). Visit our Outpatient Program page to see which program fits your needs and what is required from your healthcare provider. Make sure to review our Notice of Privacy Practices as well. Where do I go to get donor milk? Pasteurized donor human milk is available: Directly from Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Tigard, Oregon. Donor milk can be picked up locally or shipped to families throughout the Pacific Northwest. From one of our Donor Milk Distribution Sites Our mission is to make access to donor milk easier for every family who needs it. Why is there a cost for donor milk? While donated milk is given freely by generous parents, making it safe for babies requires many important steps. The processing fee helps cover: Donor screening and lab testing Pasteurization and safety checks Staffing, equipment, and community outreach Every ounce of milk goes through careful handling to ensure it’s safe and ready for your baby. Will my health insurance cover donor milk? Most insurance providers do not currently cover donor milk for outpatient babies, though there are some exceptions. NWMMB does not bill third-party insurers, but we can help you gather the paperwork you will need if you choose to submit a claim. However: Some babies have critical medical needs that meet insurance guidelines for receiving donor milk. A call to your insurance benefit helpline can provide that information. You may be able to use an FSA (Flexible Spending Account) or HSA (Health Savings Account) to purchase for donor milk You can submit a claim to your insurance for possible reimbursement The billing code (HCPC) for pasteurized donor human milk is T2101 Does NWMMB offer financial assistance? Yes. We want every baby to have access to the milk they need. If the cost is a barrier, please call us at (800) 204-4444 —we’ll help you apply to the Community Care program that best fits your situation. For families facing serious medical or financial challenges, Evie’s Fund may be able to help. Call us at (503) 469-0955 or toll-free at (800) 204-4444 to learn more and apply. Donor milk helped my family—how can I pay it forward? We’re so glad donor milk made a difference for your baby. One of the most powerful ways to give back is by sharing your story —your voice can inspire future milk donors and raise awareness about the importance of nonprofit milk banking. If you're able to donate milk, we’d love to hear from you . Many of our amazing donors once received milk themselves and choose to give back when they can. You can also support families by making a financial donation. Every gift helps us provide donor milk to babies in need through our Community Care programs. Together, we can make sure more babies get the healthy start they deserve. Need to order milk for your baby? Outpatient Milk Orders

Since joining the board in September of 2019, NWMMB has benefited from Steve Peterson’s expertise as a retired medical engineer with a background in product development planning and business strategy. He and our processing team coordinator, Paige Mattos, put their heads together to identify opportunities for improvement in our processing lab.  A Dynamic Duo Since joining the board in September of 2019, NWMMB has benefited from Steve Peterson’s expertise as a retired medical engineer with a background in product development planning and business strategy. He and our processing team coordinator, Paige Mattos, put their heads together to identify opportunities for improvement in our processing lab. Together, this dynamic duo is improving workflows within our milk processing space. Steve and Paige first set out to create lightweight, stainless steel pasteurization baskets and lids. These custom-designed baskets contain a consistent number of bottles and fit snugly in our pasteurizers but allow water to flow freely throughout the machine. Our staff can easily fill the baskets, insert and remove them from the shaking water baths and move them to the chillers with very little interruption in time or risk of undue strain. “Steve’s pasteurization basket design has helped tremendously. Prior to the manufacturing of these baskets, we were handling up to 100 bottles individually in and out of the water baths. Steve’s baskets have eliminated this tedious process entirely!” -Paige Next, Steve and Paige set their sights on the pasteurizers themselves. Running six pasteurizers simultaneously requires a watchful eye, and maintaining water temperature is critical. Installation of a wireless LAN logger system and large monitor display has been a game changer for our milk processing staff. They can easily visualize water and milk temperature changes and respond accordingly. Steve also improved the system for emptying and draining our pasteurizers. “Collaborating with Steve has been such a bright spot on what otherwise was a rather challenging year for everyone. I admire his commitment to learning about the different aspects of milk banking and his willingness to expand his perspective on why human milk is so important.” -Paige Our hard-working milk processing staff pasteurizes approximately 13,000 ounces per week. They are grateful for a champion like Steve who is interested in improving workflow efficiencies and eliminating safety hazards, all while sharing their goal of bringing more human donor milk to Northwest babies. Are you interested in learning more about donor human milk? Safety & Quality

Here you will find a list of available Community Resources. Can't find a resource you need? Feel free to contact us. Resources Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop Below is a list of available Lactation & Community Resources. Your healthcare providers and birthing facility are excellent starting points for locating lactation support. Below you'll find additional resources locally, state-wide, national, and on-line options. Can't find a resource you need? Feel free to contact us . Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Alaska Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition La Leche League Alaska WIC of Alaska Idaho Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition La Leche League Idaho WIC of Idaho Montana Montana Breastfeeding Coalition WIC of Montana Oregon Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a Diaper Donation Drop-off Location for PDX Diaper Bank Feel free to drop off during our normal business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drive-up, ring the doorbell or call us at (503) 469-0955 and we will send someone out to assist you with your donation! African American Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon Working to protect all Black breastfeeding families in the Pacific Northwest. Baby Blues Connection Baby Blues Connection provides free and confidential support toparents coping with postpartum depression and anxiety. Mother + Child Education Center Provides opportunities for growing families. Oregon Washington Lactation Association OWLA provides networking and educational opportunities for those who work with lactating families in Oregon and SW Washington. Parent Child Family Health - Multnomah County WIC of Oregon The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) is a federally funded program to help improve breastfeeding success among WIC participants. Washington LaLeche League Washington An organization that helps parent connect and grow as they begin their journey into parenthood. Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS) An organization that helps parent connect and grow as they begin their journey into parenthood. Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington Open Arms Perinatal Services Provides community-based support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting to nurture strong foundations that last a lifetime. Oregon Washington Lactation Association Southwest Washington Healthy Families SW Washington Healthy Families works collaboratively to improve the health of our community by promoting, protecting, and supporting breast/chestfeeding so that families have the support they need to continue infant feeding . WIC of Washington The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) is a federally funded program to help improve breastfeeding success among WIC participants. Within Reach WA WithinReach helps people within the state navigate complex health and social service systems. Online & Telephone Lactation Support Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols Best practices for a range of situations, including supplementation, breastfeeding late preterm infants, contraception while breastfeeding, managing hypoglycemia, and more Federal Workplace Lactation Policy (USBC) Infant Risk Center One of the top resources for medication and breastfeeding inquiries. The phone line is staffed by a physician Monday thru Friday, Central Time. You can visit Infant Risk Center or call the hotline at (806) 352-2519 KellyMom Evidence-based website on breastfeeding and parenting. LactMed (National Library of Medicine) An online database containing information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed, along with their potential adverse effects on nursing infants. All data are sourced from scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel ensures the validity and accuracy of the information.. La Leche League International LLL offers a 24-hour helpline at 1-877-452-5324 , providing information, education, and support for those who want to breastfeed, as well as for healthcare providers. Local chapters offer additional programs. Mamava Lactation Pods Mamava offers a guide for traveling families to locate lactation spaces in a wide variety of locations - perfect for parents looking for a clean space to feed or pump for their infant. National Breastfeeding Helpline 1-800-994-9662 M – F 9am-6pm ET Office of Women's Health A government website offering various breastfeeding resources, including a downloadable "Your Guide to Breastfeeding" Physician's Guide to Breastfeeding Evidence-based guidance for families and communities. Referral Guide for Breastfeeding Employees and Employers United States Breastfeeding Committee This organization drives collaborative change for policy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States. WIC - National Women's and Children Program WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children that serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets. BIPOC African American Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon African American Breastfeeding Network Black Breastfeeding Week Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association Black Parent Initiative Black Women Do Breastfeed Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington R.O.S.E Parent Child Family Health - Multnomah County LGBTQ ACLU: LGBT Parenting Kelly Mom: Transgender Parents and Breast/Chest feeding La Leche League: Transgender and Non-binary Parents Milk Junkies : Breastfeeding and parenting from a transgender perspective (Trevor MacDonald) World Professional Association for Transgender Health Alaska Resources Idaho Resources Montana Resources Oregon Resources Washington Resources Breastmilk gives a child the best start in life! Learn About Milk Banking

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

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Millie the Milk Drop is a little drop of milk who came to life through the magic of milk banking. Millie makes appearances and helps engage our community at fundraising and social events. We like to think of her as our milk banking ambassador. Millie The Milk Drop Events | Community Room | Baby Café | Tour The Milk Bank | Meet Millie | Resources | Shop Millie the Milk Drop is a little drop of milk who came to life through the magic of milk banking. Millie makes appearances and helps engage our community at fundraising and social events. We like to think of her as our milk banking ambassador. Who is Millie? Millie Goods Millie Digital Sticker Set Millie Adventure Coloring Page Follow Millie @milliethemilkdrop

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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

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

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 Drop Locations Milk Banking | Milk Drop Locations | Milk Distribution Sites | Expression of Care | Evie's Fund | Abi's Fund 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 . Are you an existing Milk Drop in need of supplies? Order Milk Drop Supplies Search for a milk drop location near you by state or use the map below. Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Alaska Alaska Anchorage Providence Alaska M edical Center, Women's Boutiq ue & Lactation Center 3200 Providence Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 212-5886 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Idaho Idaho Boise Treasure Valley Midwives 207 W Washington St. Boise, ID 83702 (208) 343-2079 Monday - Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Montana Montana Helena St. Peter's Health Infant Nutrition Program 2475 E Broadway St. Helena, MT 59601 (406)-444-2211 PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE A DROP-OFF Missoula Community Medical Center 2827 Fort Missoula Rd Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 327-4219 PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE A DROP-OFF Oregon Oregon Astoria Columbia Memorial Hospital 2111 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 338-7581 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Bend Nourish Lactation 2855 NW Crossing Drive Bend, OR 97703 (541) 306-4299 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Clackamas Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd. Clackamas, OR 97015 Available 7 days a week, 8 am to 10 pm. LABORY & DELIVERY ENTRANCE: Follow the signs to the back of the building. Check-in at NICU Reception. Corvall is Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Lactation Clinic 3600 NW Samaritan Dr. Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 768-5153 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE CURB-SIDE PICKUP Eugene Nurturely Perinatal Center Sorry, Nurturely is no longer able to accept milk donations effective Dec 8, 2025 Please Contact Peacehalth Sacred Heart in Springfield to schedule a drop off (541) 222-MILK or (541)-222-6455 Grants Pass Siskiyou Pediatric Clinic 700 SW R amsey Ave., Ste 204 Grants Pass, OR 97527 (541) 955-5683 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Happy Valley Metropolitan Pediatrics - Johnson Creek 9300 SE 91st Ave., Ste 200 Happy Valley, OR 97086 (503) 261-1171 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Hillsboro Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic 445 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 640-2757 Monday - Tuesday, 8 am to 7 pm Wednesday, 8 am to 5 pm OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center 335 SE 8th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)-681-1275 Available most days, 8 am to 6 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY Milk Drop is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital in the Women's & Children's Center. Hood River Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Lactation Services 810 12th St. Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 387-6344 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Klamath Falls Sky Lakes Medical Center, Birth Center 2865 Daggett Ave. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 (541) 274-6620 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Mc Minn ville McMinnville WIC 310 NE Kirby St. McMinnville, OR 97128 (503) 434-6740 Monday, 8 am to 6:30 pm Tuesday, 8 am to 5 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Medford Medford North Providence Medford Medical Center 1111 Crater Lake Ave. Medford, OR 97504 (541) 732-5717 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Medford South Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Family Birth Center 2825 E Barnett Rd. Medford, OR 97504 (541) 789-5984 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Newberg Providence Newberg Medical Center, Breastfeeding Support Center 1001 Providence Dr. Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 537-1400 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Oregon City Providence Willamette Falls Mother and Baby Care Clinic 1510 Division St. Suite 80 Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 215-6085 Drop off can be scheduled 7 days a week, 9 AM- 5 PM PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Portland (Southeast) - Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 (503) 251-MAMA, (503-251-6262) Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF (North) - Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Lactation Services 2801 N Gantenbein Ave. Portland, OR 97229 (503) 413-2800 Monday - Friday PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF (Northwest) - Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lactation Services 1015 NW 22nd Ave. Portland, OR 97210 (503) 413-7484 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF (Southwest) - OHSU Family Medicine at Gabriel Park 4411 SW Vermont St. Portland, Oregon 97219 (503) 494-9992 Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 8 pm Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm Roseburg Aviva Health — Women's Reproductive Health Clinic 2460 NW Stewart Parkway, Suite 240 Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 672-9596 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Salem Salem Health Family Birth Center 939 Oak St. SE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 814-4539 Monday - Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Lancaster WIC at Lancaster Family Health Center 255 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 576-8360 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Seaside Providence Seaside Medical Center Sorry! This location is no longer available. Please contact Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria: (503) 338-7581 Springfield PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend 3333 Riverbend Dr. Springfield, OR 97447 (541) 222-MILK, (541-222-6455) PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Curbside drop-off is available Tigard Northwest Mothers Milk Bank 15875 SW 74th Ave Tigard, OR 97224 503-469-0955 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 4 pm Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm CURBSIDE DROP-OFF IS AVAILABLE New location open and ready to accept donations! Washington Washington Bellevue Overlake Hospital Medical Center Parent & Baby Care Center 1800 116th Ave NE, Suite 201 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 688-5389 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CHECK SPACE AVAILABILITY Everett Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Lactation Clinic / Mothers Milk Depot 916 Pacific Ave Main Floor Everett, WA 98201 (425) 303-6545 Please Note Updated Phone Number !! Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Issaquah Swedish Issaquah Medical Center- Swedish Midwifery Tamara Wescott Memorial Milk Drop 751 NE Blakely Drive Suite 2030 Issaquah, WA 98029 (425) 313-4141, option 1 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Kirkland Evergreen Health Breastfeeding & Baby Boutique 12333 NW 130th Lane Suite Tan 440 Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 899-3603 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Mount Vernon Skagit Valley Hospital 300 Hospital Pkwy Mount Vernon, WA. 98274 (360) 424-4111 (main hospital #) Milk Donation Drop-off on Tuesdays, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm 3rd Floor, Birth Center Olympia Providence St. Peter Hospital 413 Lily Rd. NE Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 493-5270 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Poulsbo Nurturing Expressions 19410 8th Ave NE Suite 103 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 930-0218, option 7 Monday - Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm Pullman Birthplace at Pullman Regional Hospital 835 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 336-7401 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Seattle New Hours!! Swedish Medical Center / First Hill Campus Lytle Center for Pregnancy and Newborns 747 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 215-9853, option 4 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (Closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM SPACE AVAILABILITY Nurturing Expressions - West Seattle 4727 44th Ave. SW, Ste 101 Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 763-2733, option 4 Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM SPACE AVAILABILITY Silverdale St. Michael Medical Center 1800 NW Myhre Rd. Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 900-6987 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Spokane Unify Community Health-Mission Ave 120 W Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99201 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (509)-795-9692 PLEASE SEND TEXT TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Deaconess Medical Center- NICU 800 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 Drop-off in NICU, Enter through Family Birth Center Entrance Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (509)-603-7277 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ARRANGE DROP-OFF T acoma Mary Bridge Children's Hospital / Tacoma General Hospital 317 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405 (253)-403-5525 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Curbside Drop-off is available St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Pavilion 1802 S Yakima Ave., Ste 201 Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 382-8580, option 0 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Tukwila Nurturing Expressions 14900 Interurban Ave S Suite # 201 Tukwila, WA 98168 (206) 763-2733 Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CHECK SPACE AVAILABILITY Vancouver Cherish & Nurture Collective — Closed as of 8/28/25 We are sad to see Cherish & Nurture leave our milk drop family, but are so appreciative of their support of milk donors since 2020! Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Lactation Services 2211 NE 139th St. Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 487-4050 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF The Little Gym 3000 SE 164th Ave Unit 111 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 828-8492 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am- 7:00 pm. Fri., Sat. & Sun 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. Curbside Pick-up available...call phone number listed above upon arrival Walla Walla Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Family Birth Center 401 W Poplar St. Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 897-2380 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Wenatchee Confluence Health- Central Campus 1201 S Miller St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 433-3331 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Yakima Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - WIC 2205 W Lincoln Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 249-8530 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Closed 12 pm to 1 pm daily) PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SCHEDULE DROP-OFF Hospitals and clinics can expand their partnership with NWMMB by hosting a Milk Drop. Host A Milk Drop

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