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

1144 Rosecrans Blvd, Fullerton, CA, 92833

(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★2.9 (7 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 (7)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Ian Murphy2014-05-15
★★★★★
The Fullerton Donor Center is excellent. They make donating blood convenient and a positive experience.
Keira Walker2014-05-13
★★★★★
I did my very first blood donation last year in December as a kind of spontaneous thing to do. I turned out to be the very first person they did that day, the staff were extremely nice and comforting!
Dennis barrios2012-07-25
★★★★★
do you pay for donating blood
Kelsey Myers2011-09-16
★★★★★
This last time I went to donate, my vein collapsed and I had told the nurse that it was hurting a lot, but she did not take me seriously. She took her time coming over to unplug me and take out the needle. I almost fainted and she then proceeded to blame me, saying that I must not have been drinking enough water or eating food before I came, which I had. I will not be going back to this branch.
Donor2011-04-08
★★★★★
I have donated blood at the Fullerton facility 3 or 4 times over the last several years and found everyone to be friendly and efficient in their work. The last time I went my vein started to collapse but the attendant immediately got someone over to assist with \_saving\_ the vein. It all worked out fine.
Blood Donors2010-10-21
★★★★★
Updated information on blood donation at American Red Cross Blood Services in Fullerton, CA. Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) Whole Blood Hours: Monday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM Tuesday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM Thursday - 10:30AM - 5:30PM Friday - 7:00AM - 2:00PM Saturday - 7:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday - CLOSED
ashley2010-09-01
★★★★★
I just called the Red Cross in Fullerton to ask if they do pay for blood plasma. The woman told me \_No\_ _ asked if I had donated blood plateletts before, which I have not. She said that they were not accepting any new female platelett donors at this time. Then I said \_Ok, when can I come to just donate blood? ...Hello?? Hello?\_ ...yeah, she hung up on me.