Northeast Arkansas Blood Drives

JONESBORO, AR. (July 16, 2025) - The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves - especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.

In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial to this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions.

All blood types are needed, and donors who don't know their blood type can learn it after donation. Book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

For those who come to give July 15-31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities through July 31, 2025:

Craighead County

Jonesboro

7/17/2025: 10am-3pm, First National Bank Hilltop, 3500 E Johnson Ave
7/18/2025: 8am-12pm, Jonesboro Human Development Center-Building 200, 4701 Colony Dr
7/18/2025: 1pm-5pm, VFW Post 1991, 300 Airport Rd
7/23/2025: 1pm-6pm, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1107 E Highland Dr
7/25/2025: 9am-2pm, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, 4800 East Johnson
7/30/2025: 11am-3pm, American Red Cross Jonesboro, 2416 South Madison Street
7/31/2025: 12pm-5pm, Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S Church St

Greene County
Paragould

7/18/2025: 10am-4pm, Paragould Municipal Utilities, 1901 Jones Road
7/28/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main

Mississippi County

Gosnell

7/22/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Gosnell Community Center, 201 S Air Base Hwy

Randolph County
Pocahontas

7/22/2025: 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.