Is donating at Blood Centers Of The Pacific paid or volunteer?

Blood Centers Of The Pacific appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Blood Centers Of The Pacific?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood, power red (double red cells), platelets, plasma. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. You can usually schedule through Vitalant.

Blood Centers Of The Pacific

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

260 Main St # C, Redwood City, CA, 94063-1733

(650)369-8211

Operator: Vitalant

★★★★★3 (2 reviews)

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Before you go

✅ Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications.
💧 Hydrate well and eat iron-rich food beforehand.
😴 Get a good night's sleep; avoid heavy exercise right after.
🕒 Set aside about an hour (about 1 hour (10 min in the chair)).

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Donor reviews (2)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donor2011-02-06
★★★★★
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Don Baraka2007-10-31
★★★★★
Next to DMV, clean, friendly. (I used to donate at a Red Cross center next to the Palo Alto train station, but that's history.) Comfortable couches, knowledgeable staff. I feel relaxed and have no hygiene worries at this location.