Breast Milk Dispensary & Donating - The Milk Bank at Franciscan Health & Northwest Health - La Porte

Multiple studies have shown infants who are fed human milk have significant health benefits over babies who are fed formula, including stronger immune systems. Babies who are fed breast milk have reduced instances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), are less likely to develop childhood leukemia, middle ear infections and respiratory infections and are less likely to have childhood obesity as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The melatonin in human milk also helps babies sleep better than their formula-fed counterparts. 

Some of the parents using The Milk Bank programs are those who have adopted infants. Others may have medical reasons for not being able to provide breast milk or may need to be separated from their child, creating a gap in breast milk availability for the infant.  Babies, whether in the hospital or at home, need support to survive and thrive.  Every ounce counts.  Your donation of extra breast milk saves lives. A

There are two community-based, convenient, milk collection sites for approved milk donors locations in La Porte County:

Michigan City: The Legacy Campus at 301 Homer Street

La Porte: 1331 State Street

CONTACT: The Milk Bank, at 317.536.1670 or visit themilkbank.org.