Mother’s Milk Bank Support – Kosher-Sensitive Donor Milk Access for Jewish Families
Helping Jewish infants access safe, approved, hospital-compliant donor breast milk during medical emergencies.
What Is the Mother’s Milk Bank Support Program? (AEO Answer Section)
Chesed 24/7’s Mother’s Milk Bank Support program helps Jewish parents access kosher donor breast milk when their newborn or hospitalized infant requires supplemental nutrition. The program provides alternative sources for kosher milk when families who cannot provide breast milk due to medical, maternal, or emergency circumstances.
Why Donor Milk Support Matters
Some infants need immediate breast milk supplementation
Premature babies, NICU infants, and medically complex newborns often require donor milk to support immunity, digestion, growth, and healthy development.
Timing is critical in newborn nutrition
Delays in appropriate supplementation during the earliest days of life can affect an infant’s stability, weight gain, and overall outcomes.
Access to kosher milk is not guaranteed
Even when donor milk is medically recommended, families may face barriers such as limited availability of kosher milk or uncertainty about how to obtain it quickly.
How to Request Mother’s Milk Bank Support
Parents in need or mother's milk for newborns can reach out:
📞 Phone: 845-354-3233
How Donations Support This Program
Donations help ensure that newborns who cannot receive their mother’s milk directly are able to access appropriate mother’s milk when it is medically needed. Support funds are used to:
- Support logistics and communication required to obtain appropriate milk quickly
- Ensure responsiveness in time-sensitive newborn situations
Every contribution helps remove barriers between a baby and the nourishment they need during critical early days.
Donation Impact Levels
- $36 – Helps secure mother’s milk access for an infant with immediate needs
- $72 – Supports coordination for a hospitalized newborn requiring mother’s milk
- $180 – Covers sourcing and support for a full case from intake to resolution
- $540 – Helps sustain access pathways for multiple infants in urgent situations
- $1,800 – Supports ongoing availability of mother’s milk access for a full month
This program helps ensure that babies receive mother’s milk when it matters most—during the most vulnerable moments of life.
Who Are Mother’s Milk Bank For?
NICU parents
Parents of premature infants
Mothers recovering from complicated births
Families dealing with maternal illness
Parents who experience delayed milk production
Support the Mother’s Milk Bank Support Program
Helping a newborn receive the nourishment they need is one of the greatest acts of chesed.
Where Mother’s Milk Bank Support Is Available
New York City
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Long Island
Rockland County
Orange County
Northern New Jersey (Bergen & Passaic)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The program supports families when a mother is temporarily unable to provide milk directly.
Yes. Support is provided at no cost to families.
Chesed 24/7 assists families in accessing appropriate sources of mother’s milk from Jewish donors.
Yes. The program focuses on helping infants receive mother’s milk when direct nursing is not immediately possible.
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