Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2525 Nevada Ave N Suite 304
City: Golden Valley
State: MN
Postal Code: 55427
Main Phone: 763-546-8051
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mnmilkbank.org
Employer ID Number: 46-0845657
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/15/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Walk-in Freezer to serve MMBB Mission
Project Description:

The Milk Bank for Babies (MMBB) mission is to improve infant health outcomes by ensuring that medically vulnerable babies in MN and the Upper Midwest have access to safely pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) when mother’s milk is unavailable or in low supply. MMBB is the sole distributor of PDHM in Minnesota, and in the last four years, we have witnessed a steady increase in the number of milk donors, milk recipients, distribution sites, milk depots, and bottles of milk dispensed. Since 2020, we have distributed over 824,817 oz. of milk, all generously provided by 1,257 donors to 33 hospitals across the region. As the demand for PDHM grows, a larger facility is needed. With our lease expiring in March 2024, we’ve secured a new site in Roseville. Construction is underway however, we still need additional equipment to respond to the increased need in the community specifically an additional Walk-in freezer box – ($36,000) to increase our capacity to enable efficient storage, inventory management, and distribution of milk while complying with health and safety standards.

Total Project Budget: $41,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Securian Foundation $30,000.00 Pending Hermanowski Foundation $10,000.00 Pending Individual Gifts $1,000.00 Secured

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Minnesota
Age Group To Be Served: Infants

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Linda
Contact Last Name: Dech
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 763-546-8051
Contact Email: linda.dech@mnmilkbank.org