Blood Bank, Low on Supplies, Needs Your Help

Community Blood Services location in Paramus is close by and conveniently located, they provide an important service, and they are asking for your help. 

"All eligible donors who give the gift of life can make a difference. One donation can save up to three lives," said Karen Ferriday, director of community affairs at Community Blood Services. "We are asking our volunteer blood donors to help save the lives of someone from their community by scheduling an appointment today."

According to Ferriday, in recent weeks there has been less than a two-day supply of blood on the shelves. All types are needed in order to meet the needs of patients at area hospitals, she said, especially O negative, O positive and B negative. Also, platelets are needed to treat patients diagnosed with cancer or other blood disorders.

As a bonus, CBS is offering a Community Blood Services black pullover sweatshirt when you donate blood or platelets from Sunday, Oct. 23, through Wednesday, Oct. 26, at any of their New Jersey donor centers.

"Blood donors are our everyday heroes, saving lives in our community all year long. Recognizing them with a comfy sweatshirt as autumn arrives and the temperatures begin to drop is our way of saying thank you for their unselfish donations," said Ferriday.

Donors can donate at the Paramus donor center, 970 Linwood Avenue West, on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 24 or Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or Tuesday, Oct. 25, 12 noon to 7:30 p.m.

They can also donate at the Lincoln Park donor center, 63 Beaverbrook Road, Suite 304, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, or Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 6:30 p.m.

To make an appointment to donate visit www.communitybloodservices.org or call 201-251-3703. Walk-ins to donate whole blood are also welcome but an appointment is needed to donate platelets.

Community Blood Services provides blood and blood products to 25 hospitals in New Jersey and New York State.

Whole blood donors must be 17-75 years old — or 16 years old with parental permission — and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors receive complimentary non-fasting cholesterol and glucose health screenings when they donate.