Not sure how much to donate? Let us help.
The New York Milk Bank is the only nonprofit, comprehensive milk bank in New York State. Your support makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of infants locally and regionally. Donations of all sizes are appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!
$25 Provides three milk donors with insulated boxes to mail a donation from home
$50 Covers the shipping cost for 10 bottles of milk to feed a medically fragile baby at home
$125 Covers the cost of lab tests as part of our donor screenings
$200 Provides a breast pump for a bereaved mother to facilitate milk donation
$500 Supports our Medical Relief Fund for recipient families facing financial barriers
$1,000 Helps increase our freezer space
$5,000 Supplements the cost of new equipment to increase our capacity
Matching Gifts
Make your donation go further by participating in your company’s matching gift program to double or triple your donation to The New York Milk Bank. Use the search box to see if your company will match or double your donation.
Don’t see your company listed? Ask your human resources department if they have an online application or a matching gift form and either mail it to us or fax it to us at 914-202-3358.
Mailing Address
The New York Milk Bank
401 Columbus Ave,
Valhalla, NY 10595
Hear from one of our recipients
“My husband and I knew prior to having children that I would not be able to breast-feed. Having had a double mastectomy, it just isn’t in the cards. Our baby, Elowyn has cystic fibrosis. This means that her body has a difficult time breaking down what she ingests to absorb the nutrients she needs to grow and thrive. Her father and I, in collaboration with her team of doctors, sought to find the way in which Elowyn would receive the best nutrition she can whilst putting the least strain on her digestive system. The solution was clear- human milk. Not only would she be able to more readily absorb what she needs, but she would also receive the incredible protective properties that breast milk has to offer.”
-Cassondra
Hear from one of our bereaved donors
“Although I didn’t fully realize it at the time, donating Richard’s milk helped me take those first frightening baby steps into living a life after his death. It showed me that the love I am able to give my son will always look different than the love I am able to give my daughter, but it will never be second best. And it taught me an early lesson in how to parent and love my son. I will always look back on being a donor as a bright spot during a time of chaos, and I will always be grateful that my love had somewhere to go.”
-Marjorie
Hear from one of our recipients
“We are a gay family, Aspen has two dads. He was born 5 weeks premature back in October 2020. We researched a lot of options and The New York Milk Bank was not only the closest but we’re willing to help us out with our insurance as the cost of breast milk can be challenging. The experience has been nothing but great I would encourage anyone who can donate to donate and provide the gift of breast milk to children who need it for development and have no other option like Danny and me.”
-Ricky
Hear from one of our bereaved donors
“My first phone call with The New York Milk Bank was awkward, of course. It always is when you tell someone your baby died. But after the initial shocked condolences, each interaction with them left me feeling appreciated and respected. My contact at The New York Milk Bank was one of the very first people who treated my son like an actual person. She immediately began referring to my milk as Richard’s milk, because after all, it was. It made my heart swell with pride just to hear someone speak his name. He and I were doing something together.”
-Nikki
Other Ways To Give
Donate in Honor of a Loved One
Honor your family, friends, and loved ones by making a donation in their name. There are many special occasions where The New York Milk Bank makes a perfect gift:
- Birthdays
- Holidays
- Celebrations
- Milestones and achievements
- Anytime, in honor of someone special
Donate in Memory of a Loved One
Memorialize the life of a loved one by supporting our mission to provide donor milk to fragile and sick infants.
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Visit our Bonfire storefront. Every item sold will help a baby in need get the nutrients they deserve to survive and thrive!
Since 2016, we dispensed 1 million ounces of milk to babies in need. This would not be possible without our generous donors and contributors over the years. Help us reach our next million ounces with financial support today! With financial support, we are able to save lives and provide breast milk to babies in need.
Thank you for your tax-deductible contribution. The New York Milk Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit milk bank in New York State. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. Keep a copy for your tax records. Even a small donation can make a big difference in the lives of fragile infants. The mission of The New York Milk Bank can only be accomplished with your help.
EIN (Tax ID Number): 01-0934160