Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is a nonprofit professional and trade organization that supports nonprofit milk banks across the United States and Canada through member accreditation, the development of evidence-based best practices, and advocacy for breastfeeding and human lactation to ensure an ethically sourced and equitably distributed supply of donor human milk. It is internationally recognized for expertise in the safe processing of donor human milk and for guidance on milk expression and storage. Established in 1985 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, the organization operates within the hospitals and health care sector to advance the field of nonprofit milk banking. As the professional body for nonprofit milk banks in North America, it sets standards and supports its members in delivering safe donor milk to those in need. A recent governance development noted is the appointment of Jasmine Pettis to HMBANA's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.