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

1925 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324-4888

(404)881-9800

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.7 (3 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 (3)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donor Volunteer2010-10-25
★★★★★
Updated information of American Red Cross in Atlanta, GA. 1955 Monroe Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Telephone: 404-876-3302 Phone: (770) 852-4530 Fax: 404-575-3082 Website: http://www.redcrossatlanta.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=1V82G3ASOY Hours: Blood Sun: 7AM - 3PM Mon: 7AM - 7PM Tues: 7AM - 7PM Wed: 7AM - 7PM Thurs: 7AM - 7PM Fri: 7AM - 3PM Sat: 7AM - 3PM Platelets Mon: 7AM - 5PM Tues: 7AM - 5PM Wed: 7AM - 5PM Thurs: 7AM - 5PM Fri: 7AM - 1PM Sat: 7AM - 1PM Donation Types: Blood, Platelets
Jessica2009-11-06
★★★★★
The number is wrong. This is the correct is 404-876-3302
Nate2009-01-12
★★★★★
As always, the American Red Cross does a wonderful job. The staff is really good about keeping a close eye on donors always and taking good care of them. However, I think the phone number might be wrong on here.