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

Network operating

♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

715 N State St, Crossville, IL, 62827-1104

(618)966-2600

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★4.5 (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.

Eliana Evans2014-05-14
★★★★★
I like to help people and save lifes that is why I donate blood regularly.
Red Cross Donor2008-02-25
★★★★★
This place is pretty nice, I really enjoyed the doctors that were taking the plasma, they were funny and professional. Also, the donation time only took an hour...so it was worth the cash, and the folks were able to process me through there real quick...which I think helps the whole experience