Wic - Knox County Milk Drop | Knox Public Health
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Designated Parking|Handicap Accessible|Indoor Wheelchair Access|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
Eligible mothers wanting to donate breast milk.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
(614) 566-0630
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Interested donors are encouraged to email [email protected] or call 614-566-0630 to arrange a screening phone interview prior to the event. To become a human milk donor, mothers must take part in a screening process to ensure the quality and safety of the milk.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
As part of the OhioHealth Mothers' Milk Bank, KPH accepts donations of breast milk. The Milk Bank at KPH will process donations for safety in order to provide milk for children who cannot get it from mothers. Prospective milk donors have to fill out paperwork with their medical histories, get waivers from their obstetricians and the children’s pediatricians, and get a blood test to ensure they are healthy. Donors cannot smoke tobacco or drink alcohol. Donations are made to Nationwide Children's Hospital, unless otherwise requested.
Last assured
10/02/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Knox Public Health
A combined general health district with jurisdiction for all of Knox County. Promotes and protects the public's health, safety and well being by identifying community health needs and developing policies and programs to address those needs. Provides a full range of quality services, from community health promotion and environmental protection to direct health services.