The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month. 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.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 1-15
Bertie
Windsor
2/15/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Windsor Community Building, 201 S. Queen Street
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Carteret
Beaufort
2/1/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ann Street United Methodist Church, 500 Ann Street
Morehead City
2/4/2021: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3606 Country Club Road
2/8/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., First United Methodist Morehead City, 900 Arendell St.
2/9/2021: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Glad Tidings Church, 4621 Country Club Drive
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Craven
Havelock
2/5/2021: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Havelock Moose Family Center, 1007 East Main Street
2/14/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., Liberty Church, 81 Shepard street
New Bern
2/4/2021: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., New Bern High School, 4200 Academic Drive
2/10/2021: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church New Bern, 418 New Street
2/10/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1125 Pine Tree Drive
2/11/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1125 Pine Tree Drive
2/12/2021: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Community Center, 585 Broad Creek Road
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Duplin
Beulaville
2/9/2021: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Beulaville Municipal Complex, 508 East Main Street
Rose Hill
2/1/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Bethel Wesleyan Church, 2635 S. NC 11
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Lenoir
Kinston
2/1/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 1990 Hwy11 and 55
2/3/2021: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kinston Community Center, 2602 West Vernon Ave
2/9/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Kinston Public Service Complex, 2360 Hwy 258 South
2/15/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Woodington Middle School, 4939 Hwy 258 South
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Martin
Williamston
2/6/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2925 Piney Grove Church Road
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Onslow
Jacksonville
2/5/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Harvest Presbyterian Church, 900 Piney Green Road
2/7/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., New River YMCA, 159 Chaney Avenue
2/10/2021: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Extreme Outfitters, 102 Western Blvd
2/11/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Pillar Church, 10 East Drive
2/12/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Don Williamson Nissan, 310 Western Blvd
2/13/2021: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Jacksonville Mall – Mobile, 375 Western Blvd
Sneads Ferry
2/4/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church, 776 NC Hwy 210
Surf City
2/11/2021: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Drive
Swansboro
2/1/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Swansboro Municipal Park, 830 Main Street Ext.
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Pamlico
Oriental
2/12/2021: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Oriental Woman’s Club, 1007 Gilgo Road
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Pitt
Farmville
2/3/2021: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Spring Of Living Water Church, 4221 Belcher Street
Greenville
2/1/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/5/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/6/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/7/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/8/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., ECU Main Campus Student Center, Main Campus Student Center (10th Street), East Carolina University
2/8/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/12/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/13/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/14/2021: 7:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
2/15/2021: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive
Grifton
2/8/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Lighthouse Mennonite Church, 1281 Honolulu Road
Winterville
2/10/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Roberts Company, Hwy 11 South
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Washington
Plymouth
2/2/2021: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Washington County High School, 800 East Main Street
2/7/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Plymouth Church Of Christ, 905 Washington Street
source: Gift Card For Donating Blood | Red Cross Blood Services