JONESBORO, AR.(December 8, 2025) -Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.
During the winter months, the risk of severe weather can complicate an already challenging time for donors to come out and give.
December is the National Month of Giving, and your Red Cross blood donation can bring hope and healing. Create a new holiday tradition and help spread comfort and support lifesaving care. When the unexpected happens, it's the blood products already on the shelves that matter. Redefine the meaning of a gift bag; give something that means something, and schedule a blood donation appointment by to give blood by usingthe Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitingRedCrossBlood.org,or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
For a limited time, those who come to give Dec. 8-18, 2025 will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Those who come to give Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on December offers, see RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts. If you're unable to give, consider making a financial donation to support our lifesaving mission at RedCross.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities through December 31, 2025:
Craighead County
Bono
12/22/2025: 2pm-6pm, Church of Christ, 101 Craftsbury Lane
Jonesboro
12/9/2025: 11am-3pm, Families, Inc., 1815 Pleasant Grove Road
12/19/2025: 9am-2pm, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, 4800 East Johnson
12/19/2025: 12pm-4pm, Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James Street
12/23/2025: 11am-3pm, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, 315 W Oak Ave
12/24/2025: 10am-2pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street
12/26/2025: 12pm-4pm, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, 4800 East Johnson
12/30/2025: 8:30am-4:30pm, St. Bernards Medical Center, 225 East Washington
Greene County Paragould
12/10/2025: 2pm-7pm, Prysmian, 1 Prestolite Drive
12/11/2025: 10am-4pm, Paragould Municipal Utilities, 1901 Jones Road
12/19/2025: 12pm-5pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway
12/22/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive
Mississippi County
Blytheville
12/23/2025: 1pm-5pm, Ruddle Road Church of God, 1400 Ruddle Road
12/31/2025: 10am-2pm, Great River Medical Center, 1520 North Division Street
Randolph County Pocahontas
12/11/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, Sutton Free Will Baptist Church, 5421 US-62
12/15/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Church of God of Prophecy, 3128 State Highway 115 N
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.