Donor Milk Services

After being screened and approved by the MMBWGL, lactating individuals can bring human milk donations to CUPHD. CUPHD sends that milk to the MMBWGL for processing, after which it is distributed to hospitals, individual families, and donor milk dispensaries, such as the one housed at CUPHD.

There is a 100oz minimum donation commitment for most donors. (You don’t need a major oversupply to become a donor! If you set aside 1oz of milk every day, you’ll meet this requirement in about 3 months.)

There is no minimum donation required for bereavement donations.

To start your donor application, contact the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes or call 847-262-5134.

Contact us to schedule a donation drop-off: 217-531-4529 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Depot Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 12pm, 1:00 - 4:30 pm; except federal holidays.

CUPHD operates a donor milk dispensary, which provides increased infant feeding options for families wanting to supplement with pasteurized donor milk instead of infant formula.

• Who can purchase donor milk?
  • Donor milk can be purchased for healthy and medically fragile infants.
  • May be purchased before or after delivery, up to age 2. Please call our office if you are interested in purchasing donor milk for a child beyond age 2.
• What’s the cost?
  • Pricing:
    • $21 per bottle for first 5 bottles in a single order.
    • $18 per bottle for any bottles above 5 in a single order.
  • All donor milk from CUPHD is paid out of pocket. Cash, check, or credit card are accepted.
  • In some cases, donor milk may be covered by insurance. For more information see the Medicaid and Insurance Coverage of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk Illinois Public Act 101-0511 Fact Sheet  Contact the MMBWGL directly to inquire about obtaining donor milk through your insurance: 847-262-5134.
• Why is it so expensive?
  • Dispensary donor milk is supplied by the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes which is accredited by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). HMBANA requires strict safety procedures, which are costly. Donor milk is pasteurized (heat treated) to destroy bacteria and viruses while retaining powerful immune factors. It is also tested for contaminants, such as drugs and disease. All donors go through a strict application process including an interview and bloodwork to ensure all milk meets the HMBANA donation standards.