Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Northwest Mothers Milk Bank

Patch talks to North West Mother Milk Bank about its work within the Oregon Community.

Patch: Tell Patch a little about your organization!

NWMMB: We envision a Northwest region where every baby has access to the human they need. Breast milk (including donor milk) increases the health and survival of babies. Research shows that for premature, ill, and vulnerable infants, breast milk shortens hospital stays and can prevent serious complications. When a mother’s own milk is not available, donor milk plays a vital role.

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Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

NWMMB: We envision a Northwest region where every baby has access to the human they need. Breast milk (including donor milk) increases the health and survival of babies. Research shows that for premature, ill, and vulnerable infants, breast milk shortens hospital stays and can prevent serious complications. When a mother’s own milk is not available, donor milk plays a vital role.

Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

NWMMB: Space. We do a lot of work in a tiny amount of space.

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Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?

NWMMB: We hope for a larger building to operate in within the next couple of years.

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