$6,520 raised by 39 donors
65% complete
$10,000 Goal
As a nonprofit milk bank, we serve North Texas NICUs and families from our facility in Fort Worth. We collect, screen, pasteurize and dispense breastmilk donations to help fragile babies grow strong and healthy. We also help breastfeeding families with free lactation support and breastfeeding education.
Thanks to more than 15,000 generous breastmilk donors, more than 9 million ounces of donated breastmilk have been dispensed to the babies who needed it most.
Mothers donate the extra breastmilk their own babies don't need. They complete a 3-step health screening including a blood test, and are not paid to donate.
If a mother experiences delayed lactation or can't provide her own breastmilk, which is common in the NICU, pasteurized donor milk is recommended.
Premature and fragile infants have a high risk of developing NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis), a severe intestinal disease and leading cause of death in the NICU. Bioactive factors in breastmilk support the immune system and protect against NEC and other infections.
Safety is our first priority. After a strict donor screening and approval process, donor milk is tested and pasteurized in the milk bank's specialized lab.
Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas strives to improve the health and survival of infants through breastfeeding advocacy and the safe, equitable provision of pasteurized donor human milk.
Monetary gifts help us feed fragile babies and provide free breastfeeding support for families.
Premature and fragile infants have a high risk of developing NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis), a severe intestinal disease and leading cause of death in the NICU. Bioactive factors in breastmilk support the immune system and protect against NEC and other infections.
Although breastfeeding is beneficial for both babies and mothers, it isn't always easy. Our free breastfeeding support program is hosted by certified lactation consultants in Fort Worth, Dallas and virtually. Sessions are available in Spanish.
At Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, we are dedicated to improving equitable access to human milk, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees and cultivating relationships with community partners that broaden our impact and deepen our connection to the communities we serve.
We actively identify systemic barriers and disparities to ensure equitable access to our services for families in need. We advocate to make donor milk accessible to all outpatient families and collaborate with healthcare providers to reach underserved populations.
We strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status or ability. We celebrate and embrace diversity in our communities and work to ensure representation and inclusion in our programs.
Organization name
Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas
Causes
Health Care
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
7617 Benbrook Parkway