Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes A part of the HMBANA network of non profit donor human milk banks, we proudly serve families and Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes saves tiny lives by collecting, pasteurizing, and dispensing donor human milk to premature babies and pediatric patients.
501c3 non-profit member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America

✨ We’re officially one of the Coolest Things Made in Illinois! Donor milk was honored in the Illinois Manufacturers' Ass...
04/14/2025

✨ We’re officially one of the Coolest Things Made in Illinois! Donor milk was honored in the Illinois Manufacturers' Association contest—recognizing top innovations in Illinois manufacturing.
Proud to represent the power of food science, compassion, and community. 💛

Donor mom Yesenia and her little one Emme are helping NICU babies thrive —one ounce at a time, donating at   💛 Their mil...
04/10/2025

Donor mom Yesenia and her little one Emme are helping NICU babies thrive —one ounce at a time, donating at 💛 Their milk donation is a beautiful act of love and hope for families in need. This is our why. Because every drop makes a difference. She donated

🤠 Last week, our team hit the trail to Texas for the HMBANA Symposium!We soaked up knowledge, shared stories, and connec...
04/09/2025

🤠 Last week, our team hit the trail to Texas for the HMBANA Symposium!
We soaked up knowledge, shared stories, and connected with milk banking professionals from across the country—all to better serve the tiniest and most vulnerable in our communities. The cowboy hats were fun, but the real joy is learning how to help more babies thrive. 💛

🌟💙🌟With every ounce, Donor Mom Beth poured love, hope, and healing into the lives of fragile babies, donating Will Count...
04/03/2025

🌟💙🌟With every ounce, Donor Mom Beth poured love, hope, and healing into the lives of fragile babies, donating Will County Health Department & Community Health Center 💛 We’re endlessly grateful for her generosity and commitment. This is our why—because of moms like Beth, tiny lives grow stronger every day.

04/01/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that donor milk from the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes has advanced to the Top 4 and FINAL ROUND in the Makers Madness contest, aiming to be crowned as the coolest product made in Illinois! 💪

Final Round of Voting Details:

Voting Period: April 1 – April 6, 2025​

Voting Link: https://makersmadnessil.com/cast-your-vote/

Voting Frequency: You can vote once per day per device. ​

Your daily votes can help us showcase the life-saving impact of donor human milk across the Midwest. Let's come together to support this incredible cause!

This is our why 💛 Donor Mom Kelly generously donated over 2,100 ounces of milk through our Will County Health Department...
03/27/2025

This is our why 💛 Donor Mom Kelly generously donated over 2,100 ounces of milk through our Will County Health Department Milk Depot ( )! Her gift is helping nourish fragile babies across the Midwest. Thank you, Kelly, for being a true hero in our donor milk village! Will County Health Department & Community Health Center

03/25/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Donor Milk from the Mothers' Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes has made it to the Top 8 in the Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois contest! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who voted in the first round! Your support means the world to us. Now, we need your help again! Voting for this round starts today at 12 PM and runs until March 30. Please visit www.MakersMadnessIL.com and vote daily for Donor Milk to help us advance to the Top 4!
Let’s show everyone the power of donor milk! 💪🥛

Did you know? Babies with Down syndrome are more likely to experience feeding challenges early in life. That’s where don...
03/21/2025

Did you know? Babies with Down syndrome are more likely to experience feeding challenges early in life. That’s where donor milk can play a vital role—offering safe, pasteurized human milk while families work toward their breastfeeding goals.

On , we honor every baby’s unique needs and advocate for equitable access to care.

Donor mom Emily and her sweet donor baby Maggie have made an incredible impact with their nearly 1,000-ounce milk donati...
03/20/2025

Donor mom Emily and her sweet donor baby Maggie have made an incredible impact with their nearly 1,000-ounce milk donation! 💖🥛 Their generosity is helping to nourish fragile infants in need. Thank you, Emily, for your amazing gift of love! 💕 ❤️

03/18/2025

🚨 Makers Madness 2025 is underway! 🚨

Milk Bank WGL Donor Milk has made it to the Top 16 in the competition to be named The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois – and we need YOUR help to keep advancing! 💪

Our donor milk changes lives, providing vital nutrition to medically fragile infants across the Midwest. Now, we’re asking for your support in a different way—by voting for us at www.makersmadnessil.com! 🏆

✅ Vote daily (one vote per matchup per day) through March 23 to help us secure a spot in the next round.
🏅 The winner will be crowned at the awards ceremony on April 9.

Let’s show Illinois just how cool donor milk is—cast your vote today! 💙🍼

03/17/2025

🍀 Lucky to Have You! 🍀

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling extra lucky for our incredible milk donors and supporters! 💚 Your generosity helps provide life-saving donor milk to fragile babies in need.

Join us in spreading the luck! 🌈✨
✅ Become a milk donor
✅ Make a donation to support our mission
✅ Share our message to help more babies thrive

Together, we’re making miracles—no leprechaun magic needed! 🍀💛

Meet donor mom Alyssa 💜 Inspired by the generosity that helped her friends in the NICU, she's now paying it forward—one ...
03/11/2025

Meet donor mom Alyssa 💜 Inspired by the generosity that helped her friends in the NICU, she's now paying it forward—one ounce at a time. 🌟

🤩 We’re excited to share Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes Pasteurized Donor Milk has been nominated for the...
03/11/2025

🤩 We’re excited to share Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes Pasteurized Donor Milk has been nominated for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s 2025 “Makers Madness” competition to determine The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois! Visit makersmadnessil.com and vote for Donor Milk to make it through to the next round! 🤩

Milk Bank WGL saves tiny lives every day by collecting, pasteurizing, and dispensing pasteurized donor human milk to premature and critically ill babies.

We Love our Depots! Thanks for the spotlight Appleton Health Department! You are amazing!
03/07/2025

We Love our Depots! Thanks for the spotlight Appleton Health Department! You are amazing!

03/05/2025

💙🩺💛International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are an essential part of many breastfeeding journeys. THANK YOU to the many IBCLCs around the world for your knowledge, support, and care in ensuring that mothers and families meet their lactation goals. Happy IBCLC Day!🤱

03/01/2025

✨ Milk Depot Spotlight: Ascension All Saints – Racine, WI ✨

We’re shining a spotlight on Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI, one of our dedicated Milk Depots! 💙 This incredible location provides a convenient drop-off site for approved donors, making it easier than ever to give the gift of life-saving milk.

A huge thank you to the team at Ascension All Saints for their commitment to supporting fragile infants through donor milk! Your partnership helps ensure that babies in need receive the nutrition they deserve. 💛

Interested in becoming a milk donor? Learn more at milkbankwgl.org/donate-milk/ !



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🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Baby Daniel & Mom Mia! 🌟We had the joy of welcoming baby Daniel and his amazing mom, Mia, as ...
02/28/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Baby Daniel & Mom Mia! 🌟

We had the joy of welcoming baby Daniel and his amazing mom, Mia, as they dropped off their generous milk donation! 💛 Their kindness will help nourish fragile babies who need it most.

Every ounce makes a difference, and we are so grateful for incredible donors like Mia. Thank you for being a part of our milk bank family! 💖

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560 Bonnie Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18472625134

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