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

100 Robert St S, Saint Paul, MN, 55107-1489

(651)291-4600

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.4 (5 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 (5)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

John2012-06-29
★★★★★
Donated 13 times in the past 2-1/2 years at the Red Cross St Paul MN Robert Street location. Their scheduling system is a farce. Today 6/29/12 found that I had 7 people ahead of me at my pre-scheduled appointment time. From my experiences this suggest that it would be 1 to 1-1/2 hours before they called me from the Lobby, followed by the typical 45-60 minute blood letting process. Sorry but I expect better coordination on the part of the Red Cross for my efforts. Sad to say that I won’t be back; at least not to the Robert Street location.
John2010-12-28
★★★★★
YOUR COMPANY HAS A WOMEN BY THE NAME OF KAY JORGENSON SHE IS RUDE AND IS ALWAYS PUTTING YOUR STAFF DOWN SHE ACTS LIKE YOUR STAFF DO NOTHING RIGHT I FEEL VERY SORRY FOR THEM WHEN SHE IS AROUND HOW CAN YOU HAVE SOMEONE IN AN OFFICE POSITION THAT DEGRADES YOUR WORKERS??? I HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN MORE THAN ONCE JUST THOUGHT I WOULD BRING THIS TO SOMEONES ATTENTION!
Blood Donation Today2010-12-15
★★★★★
Additional Information of blood donation at American Red Cross in Saint Paul, MN. Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS Hours: Whole Blood Hours - Mon _ Tues: 12noon6p.m. Wed _ Fri: 7a.m.1 p.m. Thurs: 1 p.m.7p.m. 2nd _ 4th Sat: 7a.m.1p.m. Apheresis Hours - Mon: 6:45a.m.7p.m. Tues: 6:45a.m.7p.m. Wed: 6:45a.m.7p.m. Thurs: 6:45a.m. 7p.m. Fri: 6:45a.m.11:15a.m. Sat: 6:45a.m.11:15a.m. Sun: 6:45a.m.11:15a.m. Donation Types: Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, Platelets
Steven Theisen2010-06-17
★★★★★
Very clean facility, and very tactful employees that actually expressed their thankfulness for your donation. The volunteers were also exceptionally warm and welcoming. Although looking at the two locations the Minneapolis facility does look to be a newer and I'd have to assume a nicer facility judging by the outside. I would still go to the St. Paul location again even though it adds 20 min to my round trip but dealing with people that I know treated me well is worth the drive.
Sara2010-03-16
★★★★★
I've donated here several times. The staff is very friendly and caring. They explain everything. They give you a blanket and dvd player and make sure you are very comfortable. Clean enviornment, good snacks and friendly people throughout the whole process.