SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Community blood bank continues to need your help.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, blood donations have dropped 35%.
Demand for blood is at a four year high in and around the Sioux Falls area.
The Community Blood Bank requires between 500 – 550 donations per week to meet our patients’ needs.
Here’s how you can help and donate blood.
Donors can schedule a blood donation this week by clicking on the links provided to community events below:
Wednesday, November 18: Murray County Medical Center, 2042 Juniper, Slayton, MN from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SlaytonBloodDrive
Thursday, November 19: Montgomery’s of Madison, 747 S. Washington Ave., Madison, SD from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/MontgomerysMadisonBloodDrive
Friday, November 20: Montgomery’s of Madison, 747 S. Washington Ave., Madison, SD from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/MontgomerysBloodDriveNov20
Friday, November 20: Hy-Vee, 49th St. & Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/HyVee49thStBloodDrive
Avera McKennan Donor Room (Avera McKennan Plaza 2, 1301 S. Cliff Ave., 3rd floor, donor parking by valet area) Sioux Falls, SD: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-322-7111 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
Sanford USD Medical Center Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. / Main Hospital Locken Lobby, Donors are to use valet parking), Sioux Falls, SD: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-333-6444 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org) weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. Donors exhibiting cold or flu symptoms are unable to donate. A valid identification is required at the time of registration. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. With policies associated in addressing COVID-19, only donors with appointments will be accepted. To schedule your appointment donors can log onto www.cbblifeblood.org
