JONESBORO, AR.(November 12, 2025) -The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types - especially those with types O negative, O positive and B negative blood - are urged to make an appointment to donate now.
We're teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN, the legendary video game icon. All who come to give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7, 2025, will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last. Those who give blood during the same time frame can snag a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON, while they last. This high-quality collectible won't last long - supplies are limited, so donors are encouraged to hurry in! See RedCrossBlood/org/PACMAN for details. Join the PAC Reserve your spot to give blood by visitingRedCrossBlood.org,calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by usingthe Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross is facing a drop in donor turnout this fall - a time when making and keeping appointments is critical to providing lifesaving blood products for patients over the holidays. More donors are needed to help keep the blood supply strong. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One test result in 12-month period; do not fast before donating). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/diabetes for more information. Upcoming blood donation opportunities through December 7, 2025:
Clay County Corning
12/4/2025: 9am-2pm, Corning High School, 500 Bobcat Lane
Piggott
11/21/2025: 9am-1pm, Piggott High School, 533 East Main Street
Rector
11/17/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Rector Community Center, 740 East 9th Street
Craighead County
Brookland
11/26/2025: 10am-2pm, Brookland Church of Christ, 9664 US-49 Business
12/4/2025: 9am-2pm, Brookland High School, 100 W School St
Jonesboro
11/12/2025: 9:30am-2:30pm, Westside High School, 1630 Highway 91 North
11/17/2025: 10am-3pm, NYIT Wilson Hall, 2405 Aggie Road
11/19/2025: 9am-2pm, Jonesboro High School Activities Center, 301 Hurricane Dr
11/26/2025: 10am-2pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street
11/28/2025: 10am-1pm, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, 4800 East Johnson
11/28/2025: 1pm-5pm, Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S Church
Lake City
12/3/2025: 9am-2pm, Riverside High School, 2007 Highway 18
Greene County Paragould
11/13/2025: 1pm-5:30pm, Hillcrest Church of Christ, 7208 West Kingshighway
11/14/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Center Hill Church of Christ, 4904 Walcott Rd
11/18/2025: 12:30pm-4:30pm, Browns Chapel Baptist Church, 3800 S Rockingchair Road
12/5/2025: 10am-2pm, Greene County Tech Junior High, 5201 West Kingshighway
Mississippi County
Blytheville
11/17/2025: 9:30am-2:30pm, Gosnell High School, 630 AR-181
12/4/2025: 10am-2pm, Blytheville High School, 600 North 10th Street
Poinsett County Harrisburg
11/25/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Harrisburg Community Center, 203 West South
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.