Medical experts say that during the coronavirus pandemic, milk donations are even more needed.

"You know moms that are having pre-term babies because of all the stress going on right now with the pandemic. There is a need for it. There will always be a need for it," said Polly Thoman, international board certified lactation consultant.

"We hope that we can get more and more milk coming into our facility, so that we can continue to feed these babies," said Julie Bouchet, New York Milk Bank executive director.

The New York Milk Bank is looking for donors for newborn babies who are in intensive care units. Right now, the bank is well stocked, but they are worried about continuing to have enough donors. 

"Because part of the process is they do a medical screening over the phone with the mom and they have to send the mom for blood work. Most people nowadays don't want to walk into a hospital," said Thoman.

The bank is working with independent phlebotomists to do blood draws at people's homes or a place where they're comfortable to complete medical testing and make sure that the milk is safe for babies.

"When babies are born, sometimes moms can't produce enough milk. We do know that breast milk is the best option for newborns," said Thoman. 

If you have extra milk in your freezers, you are encouraged to call the New York Milk Bank at 212-956-6455.