How It Works

UC Milk Bank provides safe, high-quality donor milk to support your baby's feeding journey. Getting pasteurized donor milk is just a few steps away:

  • 1. Review Ordering Criteria

    Determine whether your infant meets current eligibility requirements

  • 2. Submit a New Outpatient Family Form (Required)

    Complete a brief intake form so we can verify your information

  • 3. Select Delivery Method

    Choose overnight shipping or local pickup when available

  • 4. Fill Your Cart and Check Out

    Add donor milk to your cart and complete your purchase

Do You Qualify for Donor Milk?

To help ensure donor milk remains available for infants with the greatest need, outpatient orders are currently available for:

Newborns Under 1 Month

(MAXIMUM 100oz per infant) 

OR

 UC Milk Bank Approved Medical Necessity

(Provider documentation required)

*Orders that do not meet current eligibility requirements may be cancelled and refunded

START A NEW FAMILY FORM

Already completed a form? Reorder Donor Milk 

What qualifies for an exception for medical need?

Medical need means your child’s doctor has identified a health reason that makes donor milk essential for treatment or recovery. This could include conditions such as:
  • Prematurity or very low birth weight (born before 32 weeks or weighing less than 1500g)
  • Digestive or metabolic disorders, or recovery from intestinal surgery when digestive needs require additional support
  • Severe formula intolerance with documented feeding difficulties or medical contraindications to formula
  • Serious heart conditions or organ transplant care
  • Other significant health issues where donor milk supports recovery and growth

We understand some families prefer donor milk for nutritional reasons, but because donor milk is a limited resource, we must prioritize babies with medical indications.
REQUEST MEDICAL REVIEW
Important Note 
Donor milk is generally intended for short-term use during critical stages of an infant's treatment, recovery, or feeding journey. As your baby's needs change, we encourage you to work with your pediatrician to determine the most appropriate feeding plan.