Is donating at American Red Cross Blood Services paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross Blood Services 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 Blood Services?

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 Blood Services

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

700 A University Blvd., Mobile, AL, 36609

(800)448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.5 (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.

Give Blood it Helps2010-10-18
★★★★★
The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter provides relief to victims of disaster in Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Monroe, and West Escambia Counties and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/RedCrossALCoast To have more information about Blood Donation of American Red Cross Blood Services at Mobile, Alabama you can visit at www.redcrossalcoast.org or www.redcrossblood.org.
Robert W. Bost2010-05-13
★★★★★
In the past I was a blood donor,due to stroke in 1999 and meds. I was taking, I couldn't donate. Now all med I am taking has been removed and are not on the list of restricted meds. I would like a new card and the number of times your records show I have donated. THIA Robert Bost. DOB 7-06-1940