Is donating at American Red Cross paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at American Red Cross?

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 American Red Cross.

American Red Cross

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

1555 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC, 29501-4191

(843)673-1900

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★4 (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 Donor Angel2011-01-10
★★★★★
Phone: (843) 673-1900 Schedule on Blood Donation: Tues: 12:30PM - 6:30PM Wed: 12:30PM - 6:30PM Thurs: 8AM - 2PM Fri: 8AM - 2PM Sat: 7AM - 1PM Platelets Sun: 12PM - 6PM Mon: 12PM - 6PM Tues: 12PM - 6PM Thurs: 8AM - 2PM Fri: 8AM - 2PM Sat: 7AM - 1PM Donation Types: Blood, Platelets
Thomas Anzalone2010-07-05
★★★★★
I am a seasoned blood donor from New Jersey. your staff there is very skilled and friendly when I donated there last week. Will gladly donate there again when I go south.