milk bank

American  

noun

1. a place for collection and storage of human milk for dispensing to those who require it, as for infants who are allergic to cows' milk and whose mothers' milk is unavailable.

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Etymology

Origin of milk bank

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Because the families she’s helping don’t want to risk going to a hospital or milk bank, Bri tries to handle the milk and donations carefully to reduce the risks.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

ATTA’s goal is to set up a full-fledged breast milk bank with the ability to pasteurize.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

A UNICEF-funded milk bank in Poland set up for mothers in crisis came to the rescue of Evgeniya Loshkarova last September, giving Denis access to milk and his mother psychological support and lactation advice.

From Reuters • May 18, 2023

Elizabeth Bailie, human milk bank coordinator, said hospitals were entering into the busy summer months.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022

Mothers have been spreading the word about the milk bank.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022