Inova Blood Donation Event To Address Critical Shortage Across DMV

Press Release: Inova Blood Donor Services

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 25, 2025 — Inova Blood Donor Services is facing a critical shortage of blood products across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and suburban Maryland. Hospitals urgently need donors, and Inova is asking the community to respond immediately.

Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar, located at the north base of the Residence Inn by Marriott/Arlington Courthouse and within walking distance of the Courthouse Metro Station, will host an Arlington Community Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 1, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

An Inova Blood Donor Services Bloodmobile will be parked in front of Fire Works at the corner of Clarendon Boulevard and North Adams Street. Location link: https://goo.gl/maps/yaDjsWnHQkc194Kj7

To schedule an appointment, visit:
https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/35537

Donors may also call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) using Sponsor Code 8629, or contact Jessica Willis-Schnitz at jessica.willis@inova.org.

Photo ID is required. Donors should allow up to one hour for their visit.

As a thank-you to participating donors, Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar will provide $5.00 off any menu item.

Inova, Fire Works, and the Arlington community have partnered many times in the past, and this year’s blood shortage is one of the most serious in recent memory. Every donation directly supports patients in local hospitals and strengthens the region’s emergency readiness.