As of August 21, 2025 8AM:
Current Ordering Criteria: Newborns under 1 month or with a medical necessity.
Fulfillment of orders are subject to status of current inventory and hospital demand. Our priority is to service NICUs and babies with a medical necessity. This measure ensures we can meet the needs of the most vulnerable patients. Orders that do not meet the criteria are subject to a refund.
All medical necessity orders need to be reviewed and approved by clinical team. Email ucmilkbankorders@health.ucsd.edu to inquire for medical need. Please provide a Provider Letter listing diagnosis codes and describing medical need.
SHIPPING IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES LOCATED 30+ MILES FROM THE MILK BANK
Choose Delivery Method
JACOBS MEDICAL CENTER (DISCHARGE PACK)
This option is only available for families currently waiting for discharge at Jacobs Medical Center.
Please work with the clinical staff on your unit to coordinate the purchase of a discharge packet. They will assist you with the REQUIRED consent.
Limit to 3 packs per newborn.
Show your receipt to the hospital clinician and they will supply you with your purchased milk in a take-home freezer pack.
LOCAL PICKUP (SAN DIEGO COUNTY)
Same-Day pickup available for orders placed by 11AM
Pickup Address: 3636 Gateway Center Ave, San Diego, CA
Pickup Hours: Monday-Friday 12-3PM
Order Minimum: 6 x 200mL bottles (40oz)
At checkout, select "Pick Up" to schedule pickup date and time. If you need to reschedule, call or text (858) 899-4955
SHIPPING (PRIORITY OVERNIGHT DELIVERY)
Shipping orders placed by 11AM are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight from Monday through Thursday.
Order minimum: 15 x 200ml bottles (100oz)
*Families outside of Southern California will receive an additional out-of-region shipping fee after the order is placed.