Milk is donated to milk banks that belong to Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). The donors are screened verbally and written forms are filled out, blood work is drawn for HIV, Hepatitis, infectious diseases such as TB and STDs. The screening is thorough and the milk is used only after all these tests are completed and negative. The milk is given strictly as a donation. We never pay for milk from donors. It is an unacceptable procedure from the eight milk banks that are members of HMBANA, If there are any questions please feel free to contact any of the milk banks that are a member of this group. Information is also available from Lois Arnold Executive Director, HMBANA 8 Jan Sebastian Way, # 13 Sandwich, MA 02563 This information may be used by any one who would like to forward it to any other web site. It is important that people understand the importance of the HMBANA guidelines for he established and operation of a donor Human Milk Bank. Not just anyone can start a milk bank. These are guidelines established with the help of the CDC and FDA as controlling agents. Darlene Breed, RN, BSN, IBCLC Coordinator, Milk Bank/ Breastfeeding Center Regional Milk Bank Worcester, MA