DALLAS, December 14, 2022 — The American Red Cross of North Texas hosts more than 100 pop-up blood drives across DFW each month. Blood donations are needed as we head toward the holidays, where people historically donate at lower levels. The Red Cross also continues to look for new partners to host blood drives with. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and click on host for more information.
Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 14 - Dec. 31:
Allen
12/31/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., LDS - Allen, 1404 E. Main St., Allen, TX 75002
Aubrey
12/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ArrowBrooke Community, 1601 ArrowBrooke Ave., Aubrey, TX 76227
Azle
12/21/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Azle Lions Club, 412 Commerce St., Azle, TX 76020
Dallas
12/22/2022: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lowes, 6011 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75209
12/27/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Portofino at Las Colinas, 11601 W. Lago Vista, Dallas, TX 75234
12/29/2022: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Willowwood Church of the Nazarene, 1513 Willowood, Denton, TX 76205
Fort Worth
12/27/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Northwest YMCA Fort Worth, 5315 Boat Club Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76135
Frisco
12/20/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 W. Main St., Frisco, TX 75034
Garland
12/27/2022: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bass Pro Shop, 5001 Bass Pro Rd., Garland, TX 75043
Granbury
12/24/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Post 491, 3409 Davis Rd., Granbury, TX 76049
Grand Prairie
12/19/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Pkwy., Grand Prairie, TX 75052
12/28/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowes, 600 N. Tarrant Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248
McKinney
12/28/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Adriatica Village, 6633 Virginia Pkwy., McKinney, TX 75070
Plano
12/20/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hello India, 8740 Ohio Dr., STE. C, Plano, TX 75024
12/23/2022: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Whisky Cake Kitchen & Bar, 3601 Dallas Pkwy., Plano, TX 75093
12/30/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of Plano, 5801 W. Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75093
12/30/2022: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 6408 Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX 75093
Weatherford
12/29/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Post 4746, 224 Zion Hill Rd., Weatherford, TX 76088
12/29/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Lowes, 118 E. Interstate 20, Weatherford, TX 76087
Blood Donation Centers
One of the easiest ways to give is to schedule an appointment at a blood donation center. There are two Red Cross blood and platelet donation centers in the North Texas Region. They are in Irving and Plano.
Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center
2511 West Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plano Blood and Platelet Donation Center
741 N US-Central Expressway, Suite 1000
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.
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 must 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; distributes 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/northtexas or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNTX.
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