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The milk bank's origin story - Naomi Bar Yam

How One Mother’s Vision Became the Milk Bank’s Origin Story

Naomi Bar-Yam, Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast Founder and Executive Director, serving through 2020 As part of our 20th anniversary year, we’re taking time to reflect on how far we’ve come and... More > about How One Mother’s Vision Became the Milk Bank’s Origin Story

Donor Milk as a Bridge to Successful Breastfeeding

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently featured an article by Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast CEO Deborah Youngblood. Drawing on insights... More > about Donor Milk as a Bridge to Successful Breastfeeding

Philanthropy Redefined: The Gift of Human Milk Donation

The quiet power of human milk donation—and the community behind it. Each year, World Human Milk Donation Day (May 19) offers a moment to recognize... More > about Philanthropy Redefined: The Gift of Human Milk Donation

An Insider Look at the 2026 HMBANA Conference

Inside the HMBANA Conference . . . Every year, I have the pleasure of attending the annual milk banking conference hosted by our accrediting body,... More > about An Insider Look at the 2026 HMBANA Conference

A New Milestone: 20 Years Serving Families When It Matters Most

This year, we mark an important milestone: 20 years of serving families when they need it most. What began at our founder Naomi Bar-Yam’s living... More > about A New Milestone: 20 Years Serving Families When It Matters Most

Get Inspired! Introducing Two of Our Milk Donor Heroes

For many families, donor milk isn’t something they learn about until they truly need it — often late at night, under stress, and while making... More > about Get Inspired! Introducing Two of Our Milk Donor Heroes

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