Northeast Arkansas Blood Drives
JONESBORO, AR. (Oct. 22, 2025) - The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types are asked to book a time to donate at a Red Cross blood donation center or community blood drive to help give hospitals the tools they need to care for patients ahead of the holidays.
To say thank you, all who come to give Oct. 27-Nov. 16, 2025, will get $20 in e-gift cards 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.
Don't wait - Schedule 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.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Understanding our own health is the foundation for helping prevent chronic illness and saving lives. Blood donations can be a part of that journey. To help empower and educate our blood donors, in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. (One test result in 12-month period; do not fast before donating).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities through November 16, 2025:
Clay County
Piggott
- 11/10/2025: 12:30pm-4:30pm, First Methodist Church of Piggott, 188 North 3rd Avenue
Craighead County
- 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
- 11/6/2025: 9am-1pm, Arkansas State University of Newport, 5504 Krueger Dr
- 11/10/2025: 12:30pm-5:30pm, American Red Cross, 2416 South Madison Street
- 11/12/2025: 9:30am-2:30pm, Westside High School, 1630 Highway 91 North
Paragould
- 11/3/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main
- 11/13/2025: 1pm-5:30pm, Hillcrest Church of Christ, 7208 West Kingshighway
- 11/14/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Center Hill Church of Christ, 4904 Walcott Rd
Walnut Ridge
- 11/5/2025: 9am-2:30pm, Walnut Ridge High School, 508 E Free St
Mississippi County
- 11/10/2025: 9am-2pm, Manila High School, 600 Olympia Ave
- 11/3/2025: 1:30pm-5:30pm, First Baptist Church, 2900 West Keiser Avenue
Randolph County
Pocahontas
- 11/11/2025: 11am-4pm, Randolph County Nursing Home, 500 Camp Rd
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.
