People wanting to make a lifesaving difference in the Newark area now have the chance to donate blood at the NEW American Red Cross Blood Donation Center at 225 N. 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055. Platelet collections will begin at this new facility on January 6, 2025.

The Newark, Ohio Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The donation center began collecting blood donations on Sunday and will operate on the schedule listed above.

Come to give blood at the new Newark Red Cross Blood Donation Center between now and December 15, 2024, and receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Those who come to give Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.

Having a readily available blood supply is vital for patients whose survival depends on transfusions. “Donating blood is essential to community health, and donors are the only source of blood for those in need,” said Rod Cook, the Executive Director of the East Central Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross. “By making an appointment to donate at the new Blood Donation Center in Newark, donors can feel good knowing that they may be helping patients not only in their community, but also their family and friends across the nation. The Red Cross is pleased to offer donors this new opportunity to help provide hope, healing and access to treatment for patients in need.”

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. 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 2021-APL-0427 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 redcross.org and follow us on social media at @ARCcsor for Facebook and Twitter; @buckeyeredcross on Instagram; and ARC Central & Southern Ohio Region on LinkedIn.