In order to better serve its donors, the American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region will be changing the hours of operation at its four East Bay blood donation centers. By making these changes, the Red Cross hopes to attract new donors and make it easier for current donors to give blood.
“We will be changing our hours to meet requests made by our donors,” said Sara O’Brien, communications manager. “We're trying to be as accommodating as possible. We're hoping that changing the hours will make it more convenient for people to donate the gift of life.”
|
Oakland Blood Donation Center
6230 Claremont Avenue
Monday 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 am–6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
|
Pleasanton Blood Donation Center
5556-B Springdale Avenue
Monday 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 am–6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
|
|
Pleasant Hill Blood Donation Center
140 Gregory Lane
Monday 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–6:00 pm
Friday – Sunday 7:30 am–3:00pm
|
Newark Blood Donation Center
39227 Cedar Boulevard
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 am–6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
|
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height) and are in generally good health
may be eligible to donate blood. Donors can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. You can also make your appointment
online.
About the American Red Cross:
The Northern California Blood Services Region of the Red Cross supplies blood to more than 30 Bay Area hospitals, and needs to collect approximately 350 pints of
blood each day in order to meet hospital needs.
