Northeast Arkansas Blood Drives

JONESBORO, AR. (July 2, 2025) - As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed.

Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products are available for all patients - including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions - in the weeks to come. Type O negative blood is often reached for in emergencies when there isn't time to match a patient's blood type. Type O positive is the most common blood type, so it's important to keep type O blood and all blood types on hand at hospitals for people facing both chronic illness and sudden, life-threatening conditions.

Don't wait - add a blood donation appointment to your summer calendar today by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Red Cross and goodr are joining forces in July to remind donors they're just the type patients can count on. All who come to give July 1-14, 2025, will get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities through July 14, 2025:

Clay County
Piggott

7/14/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, First Methodist Church of Piggott, 188 North 3rd Avenue

Rector

7/7/2025, 1:30pm-5:30pm, Rector Community Center, 740 East 9th Street

Craighead County

Jonesboro

7/3/2025: 10am-3pm, St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 East Washington
7/8/2025: 10am-3pm, Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S Church
7/9/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 700 Kitchen Street
7/10/2025: 11:30am-5:30pm, St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 East Washington
7/14/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street

Greene County
Paragould

7/10/2025: 11:30am-5:30pm, Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Dr

Mississippi County

Osceola

7/14/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 2900 West Keiser Avenue

Poinsett County
Trumann

7/10/2025: 11:30am-5:30pm, Trumann Recreational Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove Rd

Randolph County
Pocahontas

7/10/2025: 11:30am-5:30pm, Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 East

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.