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If you have extra breastmilk in your freezer, you can donate it to help fragile babies. Mothers of premature infants often struggle to produce adequate breastmilk for a variety of reasons. For these families, donor human milk is a welcomed gift during one of the most stressful times of their lives. 

Donating to a nonprofit milk bank ensures that fragile babies in our community receive safe, optimal nutrition with immunological protection. To start the donor approval process, fill out the donor eligibility form by clicking here:

Next Steps:

  • 1. COMPLETE A HEALTH SCREENING
    1. COMPLETE A HEALTH SCREENING

    If you submitted the donor eligibility form above, a donor coordinator will contact you soon. You can also call 817-810-0071 or email moms@texasmilkbank.org to get started.

  • 2. MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
    2. MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

    Complete and return required paperwork, including a medical history questionnaire and donor consent form.

  • 3. GET A FREE, NON-FASTING BLOOD TEST
    3. GET A FREE, NON-FASTING BLOOD TEST

    Visit a designated lab conveniently located to you. *Ask about our at-home blood draw option.

  • Click the link above to find your nearest depot milk collection site. *Ask about our at-home pick-up and shipping options.

Donor FAQs

Scroll through to find answers to common donation questions:

  • 1. DO DONORS HAVE TO SEND 100 OUNCES OF BREASTMILK AT ONE TIME?

    There is no minimum or maximum amount required to donate at one time. Donors are asked to commit to donating 100 ounces over their entire donation period.

  • 2. WHY SHOULD I DONATE TO A NONPROFIT MILK BANK INSTEAD OF SHARING MY MILK INFORMALLY WITH OTHER MOTHERS?

    As a healthcare provider, we are obligated to educate the community about the risks associated with sharing breastmilk that has not been screened or pasteurized. Human milk is a complex fluid of biologically active components, and direct milk sharing increases the risks for the transmission of disease and bacterial infections. Additionally, changes in lifestyle, medications and health history must be continually evaluated to further eliminate potential risks to donor milk recipients.

    When you donate your milk to a nonprofit milk bank, you are helping the sickest babies with the greatest need. See link below for more information about informal milk sharing.

  • 3. SHOULD BREASTMILK BE FRESH OR FROZEN WHEN SENT TO THE MILK BANK OR DROP OFF SITE?

    We only accept frozen breastmilk that has previously been stored in freezers.

  • 4. HOW OLD CAN BREASTMILK BE WHEN DONATED?

    We prefer to receive milk before it is 6 months old. If you have milk that is older than 6 months, please contact us for further assessment.

  • 5. WHERE IS MY BREASTMILK SENT FOLLOWING THE PASTEURIZATION PROCESS?

    After pasteurization and lab testing, the majority of donor milk is sent to North Texas NICUs.

  • 6. ARE MOTHERS COMPENSATED FOR DONATING THEIR EXCESS BREASTMILK?

    Donors do not receive any payment for their donations.

  • 7. ARE DONORS ABLE TO SEND THEIR BREASTMILK FROM OUT-OF-STATE?

    We will gladly send insulated boxes and cover all shipping expenses for donors who wish to send their milk from out-of-state.

  • 8. CAN DONORS SEND BREASTMILK ALREADY STORED IN THEIR FREEZERS BEFORE THE SCREENING PROCESS IS COMPLETE?

    Donors may send us frozen breastmilk that is within the acceptable age range and free of restricted medications. Please note, for safety reasons, breastmilk sent to the milk bank cannot be returned.

  • 9. WHAT KIND OF STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR DONATED BREASTMILK?

    All types of breastmilk storage containers are acceptable. However, we can provide storage bags when available, so that donors do not have to purchase their own.

  • 10. HOW LONG CAN DONORS DONATE?

    Approved donors are allowed to donate for as long as they wish, regardless of the age of their baby.

  • 11. IF I HAVE ANOTHER BABY AND WANT TO DONATE, DO I NEED TO COMPLETE A SCREENING AGAIN?

    Yes, donors are required to complete all three screening steps, including a blood test, with each baby.

Helpful links:
  • HMBANA
    HMBANA
  • Abide Women's Health Services
    Abide Women's Health Services
  • NEC Society
  • The Amy E. Shewbart Foundation
    The Amy E. Shewbart Foundation
  • Benbrook Chamber of Commerce
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest
    Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest
  • Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas
    Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas
  • JPS Foundation
  • Junior League of FW
  • Newborn Nightingales
  • Cook Children's Medical Center
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