This blood drive is accepting Whole Blood and Automated Red Cells at Essex County College in the Multipurpose room.

Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Sixteen year olds must present a signed parental permission form. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org/16 to obtain the form. People age 76 and older can donate blood if they meet all criteria and present a physician’s letter.

For questions regarding medical eligibility to donate blood, please call us at 1-800-688-0900.

Before coming to donate, please be sure to eat at your regular mealtimes and drink plenty of fluids.
Also, when you come to donate, bring a form of identification with your signature or photo.