The Lowcountry Milk Connection:
a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and distributing breast milk to babies in need across the Lowcountry. Our mission is rooted in creating a safer and more accessible alternative to informal milk sharing, fostering a community-driven approach to nourishing infants.
The 4 Pillars of Milk Sharing
At The Milk Connection, we are proud to follow the 4 Pillars of Milk Sharing as outlined by Eats on Feets. These guiding principles ensure safe and informed breast milk sharing within our community. We deeply appreciate all the incredible work Eats on Feets does to support breastfeeding families and help build a culture of informed milk sharing for the health and well-being of our children:
1. Informed Choice: We empower families with knowledge, promoting informed decisions about milk sharing, its benefits, and potential considerations.
2. Donor Screening: Prioritizing safety, we implement rigorous donor screening processes to guarantee the highest quality and health standards for the donated breast milk.
3. Safe Handling: Our commitment extends to meticulous protocols for the safe handling of breast milk, from collection to distribution, maintaining its nutritional integrity.
4. Home Pasteurization: Recognizing the importance of additional safety measures, we provide guidance on home pasteurization, ensuring an extra layer of protection for the milk recipients.
Our formal structure is designed to firmly anchor these safety pillars into practice, establishing a framework that safeguards families and cultivates a platform for safer milk sharing. Importantly, The Milk Connection operates in a non-monetized environment, we will never pay our donors or ask for money from recipients.
Want to Volunteer?
Join us in building a community where the spirit of giving and the essence of safety converge, creating a lasting impact on the lives of those we cherish most—our precious little ones. Together, let's make a difference through the power of safe and accessible milk sharing at The Milk Connection.