Maintain a healthy blood supply and celebrate wellness by giving blood or platelets in August
Free A1C screening, $15 e-gift card for coming to give
Vermont Business Magazine During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a further drop in donor turnout.
In August, the Red Cross will provide free A1C screening – a test commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes – for all donors who make a successful blood, platelet or plasma donation. Fasting is not required for this test, and donors will be able to view their confidential results one to two weeks after their donation in the Blood Donor App or their donor account at RedCrossBlood.org. Donors will receive one A1C test result in a 12-month period.
August also brings changes in routines. Back-to-school plans, the start of fall sports and final summer vacations may be top of mind right now, but patients can’t wait. Making and keeping donation appointments can be the difference in a patient’s treatment journey.
Help save lives and empower your health! Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give Aug. 1-28, 2025, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31
Addison County
Middlebury
8/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Vermont Cider Company, 1321 Exchange Street
Vergennes
8/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Victory Baptist Church, 862 US-7
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Bennington County
Bennington
8/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Moose Lodge of Bennington, 916 Main Street
Manchester Center
8/22/2025: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave
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Caledonia County
Saint Johnsbury
8/22/2025: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Northeastern VT Regional Hospital, 1315 Hospital Drive
8/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Ave
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Chittenden County
Essex Junction
8/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Essex Resort & Spa - The Mansion, 70 Essex Way
South Burlington
8/29/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., South Burlington Police Department, 19 Gregory Dr
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Franklin County
Saint Albans
8/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
8/22/2025: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., St. Albans City Hall, 100 N. Main St.
8/28/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., VFW Post 758 St Albans, 353 Lake Street
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Lamoille County
Johnson
8/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Vermont State University - Streans Building, 200 S Pond Rd
Morrisville
8/19/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Green Mountain Support Services, 93 James Road
8/29/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., VFW, 28 Pleasant Street
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Orange County
Chelsea
8/21/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., New Creation Fellowship, 289 VT Rte 110
Randolph
8/26/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 43 Hebard Hill Rd
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Orleans County
Derby
8/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Newport VT Elks #2155, 3736 US Route 5
Newport
8/30/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street
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Rutland County
Fair Haven
8/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Post #49, 72 S. Main Street
Killington
8/18/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 228 East Mountain Road
Rutland
8/27/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant Street
West Rutland
8/18/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street
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Washington County
Montpelier
8/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St
8/26/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dewey Hall, 1 National Life Dr
8/26/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dewey Hall, 1 National Life Dr
8/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 100 State Street
Northfield
8/28/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 63, 48 Depot Sq
Waitsfield
8/27/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Cabot Creamery Waitsfield Headquarters, 193 Home Farm Way
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Windham County
Brattleboro
8/23/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
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Windsor County
Hartford
8/27/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cornerstone Community Center, 14 Elk St
South Royalton
8/30/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Royalton Academy Building, 4266 VT. RTE 14
Windsor
8/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Windsor VT Elks, 156 Main St
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 6, 2025 — American Red Cross
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