Blood donation organizations say the need for blood remains critical. A sampling of local opportunities to donate is listed here. Information on other blood drives is available by contacting the American Red Cross or Vitalant.
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The Red Cross continues to practice safe distancing. All staff, donors and volunteers are required to wear face masks, and donors’ temperatures are checked before they enter a blood drive. Donors will also be provided with the results of a COVID-19 antibody test within one to two weeks.
More information and appointment scheduling is available at the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org or by calling (800) 733-2767. Drives this month include:
VIOLA — noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Viola Community Center, 1007 Rothfork Road.
MOSCOW — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m to 4 p.m. March 25, University of Idaho Menard Law Building, 715 S. Rayburn St.
MOSCOW — noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1000 W. Pullman Road, Moscow.
CRAIGMONT — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 17, Craigmont Fire Department, 109 3D Ave.
PULLMAN — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18, Gladish Community & Cultural Center, 115 NW State St.
MOSCOW — noon to 6 p.m. March 24, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 123 N. Main St.
KAMIAH — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29, The Life Center, 4432 U.S. Highway 12 milepost 69.5.
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Vitalant donors can schedule an appointment by visiting www.vitalant.org. Vitalant will perform prescreening, check individuals’ temperatures and observe for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at donation sites. Both staff members and donors are required to wear a face covering at blood drives or donation centers.
The Lewiston center is located at 1213 21st St. Additional information is available by calling (877) 258-4825.
