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Blood Drives in Northeast Arkansas |
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JONESBORO, AR. (Aug 8, 2025) - During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood donation. Donors of all blood types - especially those with type O positive or B negative blood - are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a further drop in donor turnout.
In August, the Red Cross will provide free A1C screening - a test commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes - for all donors who make a successful blood, platelet or plasma donation. Fasting is not required for this test, and donors will be able to view their confidential results one to two weeks after their donation in the Blood Donor App or their donor account at RedCrossBlood.org. Donors will receive one A1C test result in a 12-month period.
August also brings changes in routines. Back-to-school plans, the start of fall sports and final summer vacations may be top of mind right now, but patients can't wait. Making and keeping donation appointments can be the difference in a patient's treatment journey.
Help save lives and empower your health! Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give Aug. 1-28, 2025, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities through August 31, 2025:
Craighead County
Jonesboro
- 8/19/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison
- 8/20/2025: 1pm-5pm, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 301 E Highland Drive
- 8/27/2025: 11am-4pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison
- 8/28/2025: 8am-5pm, St Bernards Auditorium, 505 East Washington
- 8/29/2025: 12pm-5pm, Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James Street
Greene County
Paragould
- 8/21/2025: 12pm-5pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway
- 8/25/2025: 1pm-5:30pm, Hillcrest Church of Christ, 7208 West Kingshighway
- 8/29/2025: 10am-2pm, Greene County Baptist Association, 2505 Linwood Dr
Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge
- 8/22/2025: 10am-3pm, Williams Baptist University, 56 McClellan Dr
- 8/27/2025: 9am-2pm, Walnut Ridge High School, 508 East Free Street
Mississippi County
Blytheville
- 8/26/2025: 1pm-5pm, Ruddle Road Church of Goad, 1400 Ruddle Road
Leachville
- 8/25/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 1502 South Main
Randolph CountyPocahontas
- 8/19/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Sutton Free Will Baptist Church, 5421 US-62
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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