46 liters of breast milk donated to infants whose mothers called away by war

The Health Ministry reports that the Sussman Family Foundation Human Milk Bank has delivered 46 liters (12 gallons) of breast milk for infants whose mothers have been called up for reserve duty or otherwise affected by the military escalation.

This special service ensures that babies whose mothers are deployed can continue to receive essential nutrition even while their mothers are away.

Alongside these emergency operational needs, the bank maintains its routine supply for premature infants and newborns with low birth weights across hospitals nationwide. During the first week of March, the bank supplied 107 liters (27 gallons) to various medical facilities to meet ongoing clinical needs in neonatal intensive care units.

The milk bank, housed in Magen David Adom’s Marcus National Blood Services Center in Ramle, is Israel’s national and sole repository and processing center for human milk.

The ministry confirms that the current milk inventory is sufficient to meet existing demands. However, the ministry and Magen David Adom continue to encourage women interested in donating to seek information through their official websites to ensure a steady supply as the security situation evolves.

To donate milk, contact Magen David Adom (MDA) via email at milkbank@mda.org.il, WhatsApp (052-634-4101), phone (073-263-0200), or via the website. Donors must be healthy, non-smokers, not using drugs (including marijuana), and consume limited alcohol.