Allegheny County Opens First Breast Milk Donation Depot
Local nursing parents now have a convenient drop-off location for milk donations at AHN Jefferson Hospital.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Pregnancy
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The Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank has opened a new breast milk donation depot at AHN Jefferson Hospital. This marks the first such collection site in Allegheny County, offering local nursing parents a more convenient way to drop off milk for distribution.
Why it matters
Donated breast milk is a vital resource for infants, and this new depot increases accessibility for donors in the South Hills area. By streamlining the donation process, the organization aims to support its ongoing efforts to provide processed, pasteurized milk to infants across five states.
The milk bank currently processes approximately 3,900 gallons, or 500,000 fluid ounces, of breast milk annually for distribution to five states. While the organization plans to double its processing capacity to 1,000,000 fluid ounces at a new site, the exact operational date remains pending.
The players
Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank
A nonprofit organization that processes, pasteurizes, and distributes donor breast milk to infants across five states.
AHN Jefferson Hospital
A healthcare facility in the South Hills that now hosts the first breast milk donation depot in Allegheny County.
The details
Prescreened donors can drop off their breast milk at a freezer located in the hospital's Healthy Food Center. Once collected, professional medical couriers transport the donations to the organization's laboratory, where the milk undergoes rigorous screening and pasteurization to ensure safety before it is distributed to infants.
Timeline
The AHN Jefferson breast milk depot opened in October 2026.
The depot operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Health Landscape
The addition of this depot integrates into the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank's regional distribution network, which serves infants across five states. It marks a shift toward decentralized collection points to better meet the ongoing demand for donor-provided nutrition.
If you are a nursing parent interested in becoming a donor, consider that you must be prescreened before dropping off milk at the hospital. Discuss the requirements and the screening process with your pediatrician or the milk bank staff to determine if you are a candidate.
The takeaway
Donated breast milk undergoes strict screening and pasteurization protocols to ensure infant safety before it is cleared for distribution. If you are interested in supporting families in need, contact your healthcare provider to learn about eligibility requirements for becoming a donor.
Further reading
For more information on infant health and feeding resources, visit the Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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