Busy Summer? New Flexible Milk Pick-Ups & Saturday Screenings Now Available

June 11, 2025 at 08:03 AM EDT

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As families gear up for a summer full of memorable moments—travel, celebrations, and time together—Mothers’ Milk Bank California is making it easier for lactating parents to support medically fragile babies by donating breast milk. With free, flexible milk pick-up services and Saturday screening appointments, milk donation can fit seamlessly into even the busiest summer schedules.

Milk donations often dip during the summer months due to travel and scheduling conflicts, which is why these convenient options are more important than ever.

From June 21 through August 15, 2025, residents of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties can schedule contactless milk pick-ups right from their homes — Monday through Friday — so donors can give without missing a beat in their summer plans.

For those interested in becoming donors but unable to complete screenings during regular business hours, Mothers' Milk Bank California now offers convenient Saturday Donor Screening Appointments, giving more families the opportunity to contribute on their own time.

Summer Donor Milk Pick-Up Schedule

Dates: June 21 – August 15, 2025
Pick-Up Times: Monday through Friday
Location: Right from your doorstep in San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Alameda County

Saturday Donor Screening Service

Who It’s For: New potential donors who can’t participate during regular business hours
When: Available by appointment on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., scheduled through Calendly.
How: Conducted by phone or virtually for your convenience

Language Support for Non-English Speakers

To ensure equity in access, Mothers’ Milk Bank California now offers professional medical interpretation services through the Language Line, supporting donors in over 200 languages.

How to Get Started

Already a screened donor? Fill out our quick pick-up form and schedule your preferred date and time
New to milk donation? Sign up for a Saturday screening or call our team — we’ll guide you through the process
Need help packing your milk? Just mention it when confirming your pick-up—we’ll provide packing materials and clear instructions for a safe, contactless handoff.

Why Now?

Even when the world slows down for summer, the need for donor milk never stops. Medically fragile babies — especially those in NICUs — depend on human milk for survival, and your donation can offer them a stronger start in life.

To schedule a milk pick-up or a Saturday screening, call us at 1-877-375-6645 (option 3) or use our Calendly link to book a time that works best for you. If you’re a new donor, you can also get started by filling out the short form.

Founded 50 years ago, Mothers' Milk Bank California is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to babies in need. As a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), it helped set standards for nonprofit milk banks across North America. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families, ensuring essential nutrition for infants. Committed to improving lives, Mother's Milk Bank California supports families and advances neonatal care.