According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States is in need of blood or platelets. With high rates of people living with sickle cell, cancer diagnosis, car accidents, and more, there are so many reasons blood, plasma, and platelets are needed. These resources cannot be created, they must be donated. We have rounded up places in Essex County to donate blood, plasma, and platelets. Sixty percent of New Jersey residents are eligible to donate blood, yet only 3.6% donate. Please consult with your healthcare professional to see if you are a good fit and consider helping to save a life. Read on for where to donate.
American Red Cross Fairfield | 209 Fairfield Road, Fairfield
Facilities are open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit the site to schedule an appointment.
American Red Cross Glen Ridge | 219 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge
American Red Cross facilities to donate blood can be found in Glen Ridge. To learn more about hours and opportunities to donate, call (800) 733-2767.
Read More: Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities in Essex County
American Red Cross Paterson | 165 Fifth Avenue, Paterson
The Paterson American Red Cross chapter is working to help the blood shortage in Essex County. Opportunities to donate or volunteer are available. Call (973) 653-9633 to learn more.
B Positive Plasma Bloomfield | 135 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Facilities are open Monday through Friday from 8AM-6PM for donations. Donors can make appointments through the portal here.
CSL Plasma | 536 Getty Avenue, Clifton
Open at 7AM Monday through Saturday, donors are asked to schedule an appointment to donate plasma on the facility’s website or call 973-330-3562.
Montclair Red Cross Blood Donation | 46 Park Street, Montclair
Located at the Central Presbyterian Church, donors can provide blood every third full week of the month on Monday from 1-7PM. Head to the website to book an appointment.
See More: Where to Donate Food in Hoboken + Jersey City
Nutley Community Red Cross Blood Drive | 175 Chestnut Street, Nutley
Head over to the Nutley chapter of the American Red Cross’s website to schedule an appointment.
RWJBarnabas Health | 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange
Facilities are open Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM. Call (888) 724-7123.
