Northeast Arkansas Blood Drives

JONESBORO, AR. (Oct. 7, 2025) - The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.

Additionally, the threat of hurricanes persists this month. Because blood has a short shelf life and can only come from volunteer blood donors, any disruptions in the ability to collect lifesaving blood can have serious consequences for those seeking medical care.

Prepare now - Help patients this fall and make an appointment 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. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept. 22-Oct. 19, 2025, will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Those who give Oct. 20-Nov. 16, 2025, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities through October 31, 2025:

Craighead County

Jonesboro

10/18/2025: 9am-2pm, VFW Post 1991, 300 Airport Rd
10/23/2025: 8am-5pm, St. Bernards Medical Center, 225 East Washington
10/24/2025: 9am-2pm, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, 4800 East Johnson
10/24/2025: 11am-4pm, Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S Church St
10/29/2025: 11am-4pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street

Monette

10/20/2025: 9am-2pm, Buffalo Island Central High School, 803 Drew Avenue

Greene County
Paragould

10/8/2025: 12pm-4pm, Unico Bank, 1908 Linwood Dr
10/16/2025: 12pm-5pm, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 West Kingshighway
10/16/2025: 12pm-5pm, Harvest Baptist Church, 4100 Linwood Drive
10/22/2025: 9am-2:30pm, Greene County Tech High School, 4601 Linwood Drive

Mississippi County

Armorel

10/17/2025: 9am-2pm, Armorel High School, E Main

Blytheville

10/8/2025: 10am-2pm, Great River Medical Center, 1520 North Division Street
10/21/2025: 1pm-5pm, Ruddle Road Church of God, 1400 Ruddle Road

Randolph County
Pocahontas

10/16/2025: 12:30pm-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.