Mothers' Milk Bank California

10/11/2025

Have you played milk bank bingo yet?

It's a fun way to celebrate the joy of giving. Complete a few challenges like donating milk or sharing your story for a chance to win prizes!

You have until October 31 to join! Learn more about how to play at mothersmilk.org/events/donor-bingo

10/10/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to our board of directors: Nicole Anderson, M.D., neonatologist and medical director of the Watsonville Community Hospital Intensive Care Nursery, and Ali Starling, CNM, MPH, certified nurse midwife and maternal health advocate.

The addition of these two new leaders will help MMBCA advance our mission to support more families in need, and ensure that every baby has the strongest possible start in life.

Please join us in welcoming Nicole and Ali to the MMBCA community! Learn more about them, their advocacy work, and their plans to support the critical work of MMBCA here:

https://mothersmilk.org/mothers-milk-bank-california-welcomes-new-board-leaders-to-advance-mission-and-help-more-families-in-need/

10/07/2025

“I struggled with production of milk with my first son, so when my second son was born I was pleasantly surprised I was producing way more than he needed. I am so excited to be able to help other babies thrive & feel so blessed & grateful for my body! Thank you for this opportunity!” -Kendra L.

10/04/2025

Let’s play milk bank BINGO!

Now through Oct. 31, we’re pumping up the fun! Mothers’ Milk Bank donors will find this BINGO card in their milk coolers or online at the link below. Fill up a line, submit your entry, and get a chance to win a Mothers’ Milk Bank tote and a copy of T**s Up, one of the bestselling books about the cultural and social significance of breasts in the modern world.

Details: mothersmilk.org/events/donor-bingo/

09/26/2025

We loved the chance to host lactation providers from for a tour of our facility today!

09/24/2025

Know a family with a baby in the NICU right now? Here are five tried and true ways to show your support for them in honor of :

➡️ Instead of asking if you can help, try offering something concrete and easy to accept. For example, “I’m going to the store tonight, anything I can get for you?”

➡️ Conversations about the baby’s progress can sometimes feel overwhelming for NICU parents. Let them know you’re available to listen whenever they want to share, and remind them that you’re there to support however you’re able.

➡️ Send practical gift cards for things like gas, food delivery, audiobooks, and preemie clothes.

➡️ If allowed, offer to sit with the baby or near the NICU so parents and caregivers can catch a short break.

➡️ Help make their transition home with the baby as smooth as possible. Offer help with household tasks, stock their freezer with nutritious meals, or rally your community around them for support.

09/24/2025

We’re approaching the cozy season! 🍂 It’s the perfect time to schedule a FedEx pickup. Call Mothers’ Milk Bank, California at (408) 998-4550 (ext. 3) or email cooler@mothersmilk.org.

We’ll send you a confirmation email with the time frame for your scheduled pick up. Together, we can provide comfort and nourishment to the families who need it most.

09/20/2025

Gerald, our milk coordinator, carefully logs and weighs every cooler that arrives. Each one he processes is cleaned, packed, and sent back out to a new donor eager to support babies in need.

You can keep this cycle going by returning your cooler in one of the following ways:
- Ship with your pre-paid label
- Drop off at a collection center
- Request a local van pick-up

Find a collection center near you or schedule a local pick-up: https://mothersmilk.org/donate/current-donor/g

09/19/2025

“The overproduction of milk inspired me to look for a way to help and donate breast milk. For those babies who cling to life, I feel very happy to be able to do so, and my son is my greatest motivation. Seeing him so big and healthy, I learned that the extra milk is the love that overflows.” -Martha B.

09/14/2025

More than 25,000 ounces of lifesaving donor milk were collected across 18 community events throughout National Breastfeeding Month! Thank you to so many community partners, hospitals, and breastfeeding advocates for making this happen.

Read the recap below.

Mothers’ Milk Bank California marked National Breastfeeding Month with 18 milk drives across CA & NV, collecting 25,000+ ounces for fragile infants.

09/12/2025

“Becoming a new mom has opened my heart in ways I never expected. I’ve always loved babies, but holding my own child in my arms gave me a deeper understanding of just how precious and fragile those first moments of life really are. I also realize that not every mother’s journey looks the same. Some moms struggle with producing enough milk, while others watch their little ones in the NICU fighting to grow strong as they wait for their own milk to come.

Knowing how vital breastmilk can be, especially to premature and medically fragile babies, I felt compelled to do something tangible. I’m not an over-supplier by any means. I don’t have freezers packed to the brim like I’ve seen in other households. These days, I only make just enough to feed my own baby, especially because I’m a working mama who realistically doesn’t have the time to pump every two to three hours anymore. But I still wanted to share what I could, because even a few extra ounces can make a difference to a baby who needs it.

Donating my milk felt like the most natural way to help little ones thrive and give other mamas some peace of mind during an already overwhelming time. As mothers, we’re all in this together, and if my milk can give another baby a better start, there’s no greater gift I could give.” -Mizziel S.

09/10/2025

Meet Miliano Perez, the new shipping coordinator extraordinaire at Mothers’ Milk Bank! If you donate milk via a pickup at your home in Santa Clara, Alameda, or San Mateo counties, chances are you’ll be met with friendly smiles from Miliano. He operates with such care and respect for our milk donors, and is full of knowledge about the process if you have any questions for him.

Tap the link in bio for more about our milk pickup program. It’s one of the easiest ways to donate!