The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives.
Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as people become busy with holiday festivities. Donors are needed in the weeks leading up to the winter holidays to help prevent these seasonal declines. Donors of all blood types, and especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed now to help maintain a stable blood supply.
Blood donation appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App – a faster, more convenient way to schedule and manage donation appointments, especially for donors on the go. The app also allows users to track donation histories, earn rewards and invite others to join them on a lifesaving team. The app is free and available for download in app stores.
Donors may also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more about the donation process and to make an appointment.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Arkansas County
Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., DeWitt High School, 1614 S. Grandview Drive in De Witt
Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansasas, 2807 Hwy. 165 S. in Stuttgart
Clark County
Nov. 7 from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Walmart, 109 Malone in Arkadelphia
Cleburne County
Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arkansas State University, 101 River Crest Drive in Heber Springs
Conway County
Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Greenbay Packaging Inc, Hwy. 113 S. in Morrilton
Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., CHI St. Vincent Thomas Hickey Building, 4 Hospital Drive in Morrilton
Faulkner County
Nov. 3 from 3 – 7 p.m., Walgreen’s, 850 Oak St. in Conway
Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 2425 Dave Ward Drive in Conway
Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., University of Central Arkansas Student Center, 201 S. Donaghey in Conway
Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hurley Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 813 Oak St. in Conway
Nov. 14 from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Greenbrier Event Center, #5 Lois Lane in Greenbrier
Nov. 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Mt. Vernon-Enola High School, 38 Garland Springs Road in Mount Vernon
Garland County
Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road in Hot Springs Village
Jefferson County
Nov. 3 from 3 – 7 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Center, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff
Nov. 14 from 12 – 4 p.m., Smart Chevrolet Company, 8205 Sheridan Road in White Hall
Lincoln County
Nov. 11 from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 200 W. Wiley in Star City
Lonoke County
Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pinnacle Structures Inc., 2665 Highway 321 Bypass in Cabot
Nov. 14 from 2 – 6:30 p.m., Mountain Springs Elementary, 3620 Mountain Springs Road in Cabot
Monroe County
Nov. 13 from 1 – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 409 W. Ash St. in Brinkley
Ouachita County
Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Green Center, 638 Calfornia Ave. Southwest in East Camden
Pope County
Nov. 13 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m., Dover Middle School, 9371 Market St. in Dover
Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Russellville Blood Donation Center, 1003 W. Main in Russellville
Prairie County
Nov. 10 from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 401 Erwin St. in Des Arc
Nov. 10 from 2 – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 295 N. Hazen Ave. in Hazen
Pulaski County
Nov. 1 from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 5 from 12 – 4 p.m., Euronet Worldwide, 17300 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock
Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of Arkansas Medical Sciences/ED 2, 4301 W. Markham in Little Rock
Nov. 7 from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., University of Arkansas Medical Sciences/ED 2, 4301 W. Markham in Little Rock
Nov. 8 from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Modern Free and Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church, 1821 Wolfe St. in Little Rock
Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler in Little Rock
Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive in Little Rock
Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arkansas Baptist College, 1621 Martin Luther King Drive in Little Rock
Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Baptist Health Schools, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock
Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Baptist Health Schools, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock
Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 15 from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Little Rock Blood Donation Center, 401 S. Monroe in Little Rock
Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Woodland’s Edge Community Assocation, 3421 Woodlands Trail in Little Rock
Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Maumelle High School, 100 Victory Drive in Maumelle
Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Baptist Health Medical Center, 3333 Springhill Drive in North Little Rock
Nov. 14 from 12 – 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Center, 4548 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock
Nov. 5 from 12 – 4 p.m., CHI St. Vincent North, 2215 Wildwood Ave. in Sherwood
Saline County
Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Northside Church of Christ, 917 North East in Benton
Nov. 15 from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Walmart, 17309 I-30 W. in Benton
White County
Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arkansas State University, 1000 Iowa in Beebe
Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Beebe High School ROTC Building, 1201 West Center St. in Beebe
Nov. 14 from 12 – 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Center, 1120 South Main St. in Searcy
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
