Personal Stories

COVID-19 outbreak inspires mom to donate milk

COVID-19 Outbreak Inspires Mom to Donate Milk: Stephanie’s Story

Adorable baby photos always make us smile at the milk bank, and never more so than during the COVID-19 outbreak. Stephanie sent a sweet photo of baby Koa with his best... More > about COVID-19 Outbreak Inspires Mom to Donate Milk: Stephanie’s Story

Helping Babies in Honor of Hannah: Gina’s Story

Gina Healy tells her story of donating after loss, and helping babies in honor of her daughter Hannah. When I was pregnant with my first... More > about Helping Babies in Honor of Hannah: Gina’s Story

Babies growing and giving: A milk donor family in photos

One of the most rewarding parts of working at Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast is seeing babies growing, whether they are preemies receiving milk or donor... More > about Babies growing and giving: A milk donor family in photos

Becoming a Breast Milk Donor: An Unexpected Honor

Wondering why and how to donate milk? Read this moving and informative blog on the Acelleron website by milk donor Jacqui Penda, a mom, doula,... More > about Becoming a Breast Milk Donor: An Unexpected Honor

Alex’s story: Two-time milk donor with oversupply helps preemies

  Two-time milk donor Alex Carleton tagged us in an Instagram post where she talked about her oversupply and her commitment to helping preemies. We... More > about Alex’s story: Two-time milk donor with oversupply helps preemies

Gidget’s Story: A New Jersey Nurse Gives Thanks Through Milk Donation

New Jersey nurse Gidget Romero was the first mom to donate milk to our new depot at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, where she works in... More > about Gidget’s Story: A New Jersey Nurse Gives Thanks Through Milk Donation

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