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 New York Blood Center.

Community Blood Center

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

3122 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-2955

(816)232-6791

Operator: New York Blood Center

★★★★★2.5 (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.

Sandra Plummer2012-06-15
★★★★★
The girls at the blood center in St Joseph are the nicest ladies in town.! It is clean and they are social and comforting. What more can you ask for when you give gold.
d2010-06-24
★★★★★
looking to see if i would be interested in seling my plasma and i cant get in on the freakng site before i have to take a survey i think that is the most dicusting thing you have to do especiale in the medical field i will give my personal information when i come into the office i wanted to know how the pay works ect....