Every drop matters.
When you give with We Are Blood, your donation is prioritized based on local need. This means it has the greatest potential to stay right here in our community and help save the life of a fellow Central Texan. By donating blood locally, you are doing your part to make sure all Central Texans continue to have access to life-saving blood when they need it.
On an average day, We Are Blood needs to receive at least 200 blood donations to maintain an adequate blood supply. A tragic event, even a single-car accident, can have a huge impact on that supply. It is the blood we have on our shelves during those tragic times that helps save people’s lives.
Thinking of donating blood for the first time? We want to make sure you have the best blood donation experience possible. Below you’ll find a couple of tips that will prepare you for your lifesaving appointment.
Make An Appointment Today
It’s easy. Click here to make an appointment online or schedule an appointment over the phone:
Blood: 512-206-1266
Platelets: 512-206-1231
Donor Checklist
- Please review our FAQ and Eligibility pages for common deferral issues and questions before donating.
- Bring a photo ID with you to your appointment.
- Hydrate well before your appointment. Try to drink an extra 16 ounces of water before you come in.
- Get plenty of rest the night before.
- Wear a shirt with sleeves you can pull over your elbow.
- Bring a book, tablet, music, and headphones to listen to. This is a great time to catch up on some reading, listen to your favorite music or catch up on a movie you have been wanting to see, especially if you are donating platelets.
- Ask your phlebotomist any question you have before, during, and after your donation.
- Eat a meal high in iron before you donate. Stay away from fatty foods before your donation. Here are some examples of some excellent food choices that will pump up the iron level before donating.
