Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Pasteurized Donor Human Milk in North Texas
Founded in 2004, Mother's Milk Bank-North Texas has dedicated itself to improving infant health through the safe provision of pasteurized donor human milk. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we operate with a mission-driven focus on equitable access to life-saving nutrition for fragile infants. Our team of 30 professionals follows rigorous safety protocols established by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), ensuring every ounce of donor milk meets exacting standards. Over two decades, we've dispensed over 9 million ounces of milk to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and outpatient families, supported by a network of 16,000+ donors.Our charitable care program provides $450,000 annually in free milk to families unable to pay processing fees. We maintain full transparency in operations, adhering to strict privacy policies while advancing breastfeeding advocacy through educational programs and community outreach. Our 13,090-square-foot facility in Fort Worth represents years of strategic growth to better serve North Texas families in need.
Services
Donor Milk Processing
NICU Milk Supply
Outpatient Milk Dispensation
Free Breastfeeding Support
Community Education Programs
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20 years of experience in donor milk banking with 9M+ ounces dispensed
- Rigorous HMBANA-compliant safety and pasteurization protocols
- Charitable care program serving families unable to pay processing fees
- Largest milk bank network in North Texas with 16,000+ donors
- Community-based nonprofit focused on infant health equity
Associations and certifications
- HMBANA
What people say
Life-saving donor milk
Compassionate support
Rigorous safety standards
Critical NICU resource
Generous donor network
Services
Donor Milk Processing
We collect and pasteurize donated breast milk following HMBANA guidelines. Our laboratory processes milk to ensure safety while preserving nutritional value. Each batch undergoes bacterial testing before distribution to hospitals and families.
NICU Milk Supply
Providing critical donor milk to neonatal intensive care units across North Texas. 75% of our distribution supports premature infants requiring specialized nutrition. Our team coordinates direct delivery to hospital NICUs for immediate patient care.
Outpatient Milk Dispensation
Dispensing donor milk to medically fragile infants at home. We serve 20% of our total distribution through outpatient programs. Families receive detailed handling instructions and ongoing support from our lactation specialists.
Free Breastfeeding Support
Offering complimentary breastfeeding education and support programs. Our certified specialists provide guidance for mothers of premature infants. Monthly enrichment classes cover topics from milk storage to NICU nutrition.
Community Education Programs
Conducting educational initiatives about donor milk benefits and safety. We provide training materials for healthcare professionals and host community events to raise awareness about milk banking and infant nutrition.
Questions
What is a nonprofit milk bank?
We are a 501(c)(3) organization that collects, pasteurizes, and distributes donor human milk to infants in medical need. Unlike for-profit banks, we reinvest all funds into community services.
How does donor milk help premature infants?
Pasteurized donor milk provides essential nutrients and immunological protection for preterm babies. It reduces risks of NEC and other complications while supporting growth when mother's own milk isn't available.
Can I receive donor milk for my healthy newborn?
We prioritize medically fragile infants. Healthy newborns may receive milk through our DMTG program based on availability, typically during transitional periods after hospital discharge.
How do I become a milk donor?
Complete our online eligibility form, undergo health screening, and pass a blood test. Approved donors can drop off frozen milk at designated depots or arrange home collection within our service area.
What safety standards do you follow?
We adhere to HMBANA guidelines including donor screening, milk pasteurization, bacterial testing, and proper storage. All processes meet FDA and state regulatory requirements for human milk banking.
Do you charge for donor milk?
Processing fees apply for outpatient milk distribution. Our charitable care fund covers costs for families unable to pay, ensuring no infant is denied milk due to financial hardship.
