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

Network operating

♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

7139 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ, 85711

(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.3 (4 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 (4)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Gisele2012-09-30
★★★★★
Again i know I am repeating mylsef RELAX. If you dont calm calm down you will FAIL NST! Hoping that everything will go as you have planned. Getting excited for you!!!
karen Kanak2012-08-31
★★★★★
Everyone was attentive, in and out quickly, with a scheduled appoitment. Please Schedule!
Anonymous2012-04-03
★★★★★
I had a great first-time experience with the American Red Cross blood bank. Everyone I came into contact was super friendly and worked hard to make me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The staff was all very knowledgeable and willing to answer all of my questions. When I was finished, the man who took my blood brought me a soda and a cookie to enjoy in my chair. I will definitely be going back once my 56 days are up! :)
Kathleen2009-03-29
★★★★★
Be warned. If you don't have an appointment, they'll let you sit there and take the appointments ahead of you. Today (Sunday) was a complete waste of time. Not sure how long they were going to let me wait, but I ended up leaving and didn't donating. Why allow walk-ins if you're not going to take them? I don't think I'll go back.