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As well-intentioned as this effort is, all the major aid groups are recommending NOT to donate breastmilk. The logistical hurdles of transporting, storing, and delivering it greatly outweigh the benefits. Formula is a much better temporary solution.
Please consider donating to Doctors without Borders instead:
http://doctorswithoutborders.org/