February Updates

"As we celebrate Black History Month, we pay tribute to the struggles and achievements of the people and events that have shaped our nation... By working together to raise awareness about Black maternal, infant, and child health, and bringing to light community priorities, strengths, and assets, we can all share and utilize resources, and actively engage in collaborative efforts to advance health equity." 

- United States Breastfeeding Committee

To read more and to see a list of their resources to support the Black community, click here.

For resources from NYMB, please click here.

This past month, our Executive Director celebrated one year at NYMB.

"I knew The New York Milk Bank would be more than just a job but the work that we do is truly life changing. I've gotten to work with the most passionate people and for that I am grateful." -Linda

Our Milk Technician Liz also celebrated one year with us at NYMB!

"My first year at the milk bank has been a true journey. It has helped me grow not only in skills but as a person, too. It is very fulfilling to know that all the hard work we do can help save babies lives." -Liz

If you follow any of our social media pages, this is the person behind the scenes creating our wonderful content. Nikkia, our Communications Coordinator, started working at NYMB in August 2022 and recently celebrated 6 months with us.

Take a look at thriving milk recipients Caden and Caleb celebrating their first Valentines Day!

Milk banking takes a village! We sent small tokens of appreciation to our lovely Milk Depots to celebrate Valentine's Day.

A milk depot is a convenient collection site for our approved donors to drop off their milk.

For a complete list of our drop off sites, click here.

There are several delivery options for a donor once they are approved to donate breast milk. If you are local, you can coordinate with NYMB's Donor Department and drop off your milk at our facility or you can utilize one of our many Milk Depots in the tristate area. Another option is to ship milk to us in carefully insulated boxes, all fees and costs covered by NYMB. 

Pictured below is donated milk sorted into freezers where it will stay until it is time to be thawed, bottled and pasteurized.

Once milk arrives at our facility, each bag is carefully inspected and then gently thawed to start the pasteurization process. Yes, indeed! Liquid love for the NICU.

Help us support new families on their lactation journey by providing items such as breastfeeding pillows, breast pump wipes, and replacement breast pump tubing!

Check out the full wish list here!

Check out our online shop and support out mission to provide donor milk to babies so they can survive and thrive!

Please join New York Statewide Breastfeeding Coalition for their 2023 conference The Clinical and Translational Science of Lactation: From Concept to Practice.

The Virtual Event will take place on March 27, 2023.

Early Bird Registration through February 28th: $100

Peer Counselors, Students & Volunteers: $80

Registration March 1st-24th: $125

Late Registration March 25th-27th $150

For more information, please click here.

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