Is donating at Community Blood Center paid or volunteer?

Community Blood Center appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Community Blood Center?

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 Versiti Blood Centers.

Community Blood Center

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

349 S Main St, Dayton, OH, 45402-2736

(937)461-3450

Operator: Versiti Blood Centers

★★★★★3.7 (6 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 (6)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Bill Bill2010-08-23
★★★★★
Shit sucked man.
Dale Ford2010-03-01
★★★★★
I have donated well over 5 gallons of blood and have always been treated very politely. I would recommend this center to anyone.
Anonymous Donor2010-01-20
★★★★★
Very nice staff. They are always so polite and very good when it comes to sticking. Never have I had a problem. Great Place!!
gina2009-12-16
★★★★★
excellent faclity. great place
Heidi2009-03-09
★★★★★
Very nice staff; they even have heated beds for platelet donors.
Anonymous Donor2008-06-12
★★★★★
very unprofessional and not friendly at all. phlebotomists are not any good at all. wouldn't recommend them to anyone.