Breast Milk Donation Depot Opens at AHN Jefferson
The new site offers a convenient drop-off location for breast milk donors living in the South Hills area.
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, marking the first such facility in Allegheny County. This drop-off site serves local donors in the South Hills area by streamlining the collection process for milk that is later screened and pasteurized for medical distribution.
Why it matters
The new depot significantly reduces travel time for regional donors who previously had to reach the next-closest site in North Huntingdon. By increasing convenience, the facility helps the nonprofit maintain its supply of donated milk for hospitals across five states.
The milk bank currently processes 3,900 gallons of breast milk annually to support families across five states. The new depot operates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Healthy Food Center within AHN Jefferson Hospital.
The players
Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank
A nonprofit organization that processes, screens, and distributes donated breast milk to medical facilities.
AHN Jefferson Hospital
A local healthcare provider hosting the new donation depot within its Healthy Food Center.
The details
Prescreened milk donors can drop off their contributions at a dedicated freezer located in the hospital's Healthy Food Center. Once collected, professional medical couriers transport the frozen donations from the depot to the bank's laboratory for rigorous screening and pasteurization. This process ensures the donated milk meets safety standards before it is distributed to infants in need.
Timeline
The AHN Jefferson breast milk depot opened in October 2026.
Depot hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Home Front
This opening marks a significant step in expanding the localized infrastructure for donor-milk banking within the region. It follows a broader institutional trend of establishing collection depots to decentralize supply chains and improve access to screened milk for infant care.
If you are interested in becoming a donor, contact the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank to complete the prescreening process before visiting the hospital depot. Donors should coordinate their drop-offs during the designated Monday, Wednesday, or Friday operating hours.
The takeaway
The new AHN Jefferson depot offers a convenient way for local residents to support infant health in their community. Interested donors can confirm their eligibility and view donation requirements through the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank website.
Further reading
Find more resources for expectant and new parents at the Pittsburgh Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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