Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Greenville

GREENVILLE, NC — Blood donation appointments have increased since the American Red Cross declared its first-ever blood shortage crisis, but winter storms have dampened momentum.

The number of Red Cross blood donors declined 10 percent since the pandemic began. Ongoing blood drive cancellations due to the pandemic and winter weather have complicated efforts. Hundreds of blood drives were canceled in January due to winter storms.

The Red Cross collects about 40 percent of the country's blood donation supply.

People who donate blood or plasma through the Red Cross during February will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.

People who give blood or plasma during January will automatically be entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California. The package includes round-trip airfare, entry to the official NFL tailgate event and three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $500 gift card for other expenses.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Greenville area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 1/21/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/22/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/23/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/24/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/26/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Barnes, Ebron, Taft Community Center, 120 Park Access Road (Greenville)
• 1/28/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/29/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/30/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 1/30/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Heritage at Arlington, 2700 Arlington Blvd (Greenville)
• 1/31/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/2/2022: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., ECU Main Campus Student Center, East 5th Street, East Carolina University (Greenville)
• 2/3/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ECU Health Science Student Center, Health Science Student Center, 1868 Health Science Drive (Greenville)
• 2/4/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/5/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/6/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/7/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/8/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brody School of Medicine, 600 Moye Blvd (Greenville)
• 2/9/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., ENC Donor Center Outside Sponsor, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/9/2022: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., ECU Main Campus Student Center, East 5th Street, East Carolina University (Greenville)
• 2/10/2022: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., ECU Main Campus Student Center, East 5th Street, East Carolina University (Greenville)
• 2/11/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/12/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/13/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)
• 2/13/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2606 E 5th Street (Greenville)
• 2/14/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Greenville Blood Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive (Greenville)

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.