Give hope, stay prepared: Donate blood or platelets with Red Cross
Exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag; chance at EVEN MORE gear featuring Snoopy for coming to give during National Preparedness Month
Vermont Business Magazine In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give.
National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to remember lifesaving blood products are an essential part of preparedness for every type of disaster, whether it be home fires or natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires. Severe weather can disrupt blood collections by causing blood drive cancellations and impacting donors’ ability to give. Additionally, trauma patients may need blood product transfusions within minutes of entering emergency rooms. Those who give now could help someone in dire moments.
A little care goes a long way
People coming together to care for one another is the humanitarian spirit shared by our Red Cross community and fans of PEANUTS for the past 75 years. Those who come to give by Sept. 21 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while supplies last. Thousands of golden tickets are also randomly hidden in mystery bags throughout the country. Donors who find a golden ticket when they open their bag can redeem it through an online form for all four T-shirts!
Bonus: Those who come to give platelets Sept. 22-Oct. 5, 2025, can also receive a classic Red Cross x PEANUTS sweatshirt featuring Snoopy as the coolest beagle in town, Joe Cool, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Peanuts for details on all offers.
To book a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Additionally, all who come to give Sept. 22-Oct. 19, 2025, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 16-30
Addison County
Bristol
9/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 20 West Street
Middlebury
9/29/2025: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., American Legion Middlebury, 49 Wilson Rd.
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Bennington County
Arlington
9/16/2025: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arlington American Legion Post 69, 54 Legion Rd
Bennington
9/17/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moose Lodge of Bennington, 916 Main Street
Manchester
9/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Burr & Burton Academy, Seminary Road
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Caledonia County
Lyndonville
9/30/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Vermont State University Lyndon Campus, 1001 College Road
Saint Johnsbury
9/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., VFW St Johnsbury, 204 Eastern Ave
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Chittenden County
Burlington
9/30/2025: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Greater Burlington YMCA, 298 College St.
Essex Junction
9/20/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Essex Resort & Spa - The Mansion, 70 Essex Way
9/22/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 73 Essex Way
9/26/2025: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, Rte. 15
9/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Founders Memorial School, 33 Founders Rd
Shelburne County
9/23/2025: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena, 72 Church St
South Burlington
9/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St
Williston
9/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Williston Fire Station, 645 Talcott Road
Winooski
9/19/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Winooski Senior Ctr., 123 Barlow St.
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Franklin County
Saint Albans
9/22/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., 14th Star Brewing Company, 133 North Main Street
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Grand Isle County
Grand Isle
9/26/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Grand Isle Sheriff's Office, 10 Island Circle
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Lamoille County
Cambridge
9/20/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fletcher Elementary School, 340 School Road
Morrisville
9/23/2025: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., VFW, 28 Pleasant Street
Stowe
9/19/2025: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 728 Mountain Rd
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Orange County
Randolph Center
9/24/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Vermont State University Randolph Campus, 124 Admin Dr
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Orleans County
Newport
9/30/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Newport VFW Post 798, 141 Central Street
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Rutland County
Rutland
9/25/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West St
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Washington County
Barre
9/16/2025: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Barre Auditorium-off cycle, 16 Auditorium Hill
Berlin
9/19/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road
Montpelier
9/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Bethany United Church of Christ, 115 Main Street
Northfield
9/17/2025: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post 63, 48 Depot Sq
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Windham County
Brattleboro
9/17/2025: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave
9/27/2025: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
Newfane
9/30/2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., VEMSA-Vermont EMS Academy, 1096 Route 30
Putney
9/23/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Landmark College, 19 River Road South
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Windsor County
Chester
9/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103
Norwich
9/29/2025: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tracy Hall, 300 Main Street
South Royalton
9/29/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Vermont Law and Graduate School, 164 Chelsea Street
Springfield
9/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Springfield Hospital, 25 Ridgewood Rd
Stockbridge
9/27/2025: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, 2933 Vt. Rte 107
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., Sept. 8, 2025 — American Red Cross
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