Donor Milk for Sick and Vulnerable Infants
The UAMS Milk Bank is committed to providing safe, pasteurized donor human breast milk to NICU babies across the state. We serve as a vital resource for families, offering crucial nutrition and support to newborns in need. Your donation is a priceless gift that can make a life-changing difference for vulnerable infants. Every drop matters.
Donate Milk Now
Our milk bank thrives off of milk that has been lovingly donated by other mothers in Arkansas. Each donation represents not just a gift of nourishment but a profound act of compassion and solidarity. You can be a part of our mission by donating your extra milk.
Learn MoreThe UAMS Milk Bank helps send over 11 million ounces of safe pasteurized donor milk to babies in need!
Nonprofit Milk Banks Dispense Record 11 Million Ounces of Donor Milk in 2024: A 10% increase reflects growing demand for life-saving nutrition for medically fragile infants
February 5, 2025, Fort Worth, TX – The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) proudly announces that its network of nonprofit milk banks dispensed a record-breaking 11 million ounces of pasteurized donor human milk in 2024—a 10% increase from the previous year. This milestone underscores the growing reliance on donor milk as a critical nutritional intervention for infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and beyond.
HMBANA Executive Director Lindsay Groff highlighted the impact of this achievement, stating, “Every ounce of donor milk represents a baby receiving essential nutrition that can mean the difference between survival and complications. This milestone reflects the generosity of milk donors, the dedication of our nonprofit milk banks, and the unwavering support of healthcare providers and families.”
Contact Information
The UAMS Milk Bank is located in the Monroe Building at 401 S. Monroe St. in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Call us at 501-686-5355.
We are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on state holidays.