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

3755 Bloomfield Rd, Macon, GA, 31206-3696

(478)405-0195

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 Donors2010-10-26
★★★★★
Updated Schedule of blood donation at American Red Cross in Macon, GA. Hours: Blood Mon: 10 AM - 6 PM *2nd Mon. of the month: 12 PM - 6 PM Tues: 10 AM - 6 PM Wed: 10 AM - 6 PM Thurs: 10 AM - 6 PM Fri: 8 AM - 2 PM Sat: 8 AM - 2 PM Platelets Mon: 11 AM - 5 PM Tues: 11 AM - 5 PM Wed: 11 AM - 5 PM Thurs: 11 AM - 5 PM Fri: 8 AM - 12 PM Sat: 8 AM - 12 PM Donation Types: Blood, Platelets
Jason Tripp2006-09-23
★★★★★
Staff is very friendly and you rarely have to wait, at least at 4:00-ish in the afternoon.