The Blood Center

08/28/2025

Win a SUITE game day experience at Southern Miss! 🤩

The Blood Center and Renasant Bank have partnered to giveaway two suite tickets to the Southern Miss vs. App State game happening Saturday, September 13.

All you have to do is roll up your sleeve between now and Friday, September 12 to be entered into our drawing, share this post, and like our page.

So, who will you bring with you to this suite experience? This is one you won't want to miss. Starts Friday, August 29 and will run until September 12.

08/28/2025

What is your favorite snack to enjoy after donating blood? Comment below! 🥨

08/26/2025

Disaster can strike in a moments notice. It could happen in a heartbeat.

“The explosion at Smitty’s Supply and the tragic bus crash in Western New York show just how quickly disaster can strike,” said Billy Weales, President & CEO of The Blood Center. “When hospitals need blood, they need it instantly. We can’t wait for donations to come in after the fact—patients’ lives depend on a safe, stable supply being ready ahead of time. As we approach the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, preparedness is more important than ever.”

Hattiesburg & Pinebelt, we need you! Roll up your sleeve and save. We will be open this week Tuesday-Saturday for all donors, all types. See you soon!

📍 4700 Hardy St Ste P, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🩸Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary

08/23/2025

Live here. Give here.
Did you know we are the only center in Hattiesburg to help supply your local hospital? Your donation saves up to three lives locally. Walk-in to our Hattiesburg Blood Center and donate today. See you soon!

📍 4700 Hardy St Ste P, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🩸Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary

08/23/2025

🚨LOW SUPPLY ALERT: The Blood Center needs blood this weekend.. All types accepted!

All donors, please come to The Blood Center, 4700 Hardy Street Suite P, Hattiesburg, MS.

If donors could come Saturday, August 23 or next Tuesday, that would be amazing.

Pinebelt, we need YOU! ❤️
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08/22/2025

Hattiesburgers, donating blood can be sweet! Join us today, August 22 at the Hattiesburg Blood Center, roll up your sleeve, and enjoy a FREE cookie from a surprise bakery after your donation.

Saving lives has never tasted this good. See you there!
📍 4700 Hardy St Ste P, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🩸Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary

08/21/2025

The process of giving blood just takes 10 minutes - you can give on your lunch break!

Ready to make a difference? Meet us at our center today - 4700 Hardy St Ste P, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 ❤️

08/20/2025

Forrest General Hospital and The Blood Center are teaming up for a Blood Drive!
📅 Dates: September 25 & 26
⏰ Time: 7 AM – 7 PM
📍 Location: Forrest General Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Rooms

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first. Click https://hubs.ly/Q03Db5mJ0 to register!

08/20/2025

Need a sign to donate blood? This is it. 👉 Help your neighbors, your community, and your heart.

📍 4700 Hardy St Ste P, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🩸Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary

08/12/2025

New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Danny Abramowicz and his son, Daniel Abramowicz, a member of The Blood Center's , highlight the critical need for blood donations. Paralleling the physical challenges Danny faced playing football in the NFL and the life-saving impact of blood donations for children in hospitals, Abramowicz emphasizes the daily work of The Blood Center's staff and the reliance on donated blood at Manning Family Children's and other facilities for the treatment of patients fighting to heal and live.
Become a blood donor, a single donation can save up to three lives, and eligibility begins at age 17 (or 16 with a guardian's consent). Donate blood regularly and become repeat donors.

New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Danny Abramowicz and his son, Daniel Abramowicz, a member of The Blood Center's , highlight the critica...

08/08/2025

Thank you WLOX-TV & Singing River Health System for helping us raise awareness about the constant need for blood.
It's because of our donors (and the organizations who host blood drives) that patients like Kevin, whose wife works with , have the blood and blood components needed to fight. When you give with your local blood collector, you're helping your friends, neighbors, and those in your community.

Singing River Health System is slated to host four blood drives across the Coast.

08/03/2025

Big thanks to Moms that Dance for hosting us today and supporting our local community blood supply.

We’re always looking for groups who can encourage 20 or more donors to roll up their sleeve and help the patients in our area. All we need is a good space and we’ll bring out the beds, juice and cookies (but let’s be real; having bring out the dance Krewes, a DJ, Mrs. Louisiana, and some amazing door prizes never hurts 😉 make for a FUN event!)

07/29/2025

Craig Melvin gave blood yesterday on the TodayShow highlighting the ongoing need for donors in our Country. Regionalized independent blood centers across the United States represent about 51% of the blood collected and supplied across the United States annually.
This powerful act of generosity underscores just how crucial blood donation is. If Craig’s story inspires you to consider donating — today or in the near future — you never know whose life you might save. 🙌

Donating blood can often help more than one person in need of a blood transfusion.

07/21/2025

HUGE thanks to everyone at the LCMS Youth Gathering at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for supporting our community's blood supply.

07/14/2025

Big thanks to all our gallon donors, and everyone who've made it their goal this year to give at least one more time in 2025! Cause if everyone gave just ONE more time each year, we'd likely never have a blood shortage! Today (Monday, 7/14) we're celebrating gallon donors at our West Bank Donor Center till 7 pm.
Come out and join us (there's cake 😉). Be sure to "Like" this post so donors like these two multi gallon donors know your appreciation. Together, they've given over 55 gallons!!! Big thanks to Charlotte & Ray for all you do to support our local patients.

07/14/2025

Thank you for joining us this weekend to raise awareness for the ongoing need for blood and blood components. Patient's like Hezi rely on our donors every day. With summer shortages and increasing storm threats this Hurricane Season, all blood types are encouraged to give. Visit TheBloodCenter.org to learn more.
https://wgno.com/video/louisiana-2-year-old-battling-leukemia-in-need-of-blood-platelet-donations/10886321/

Louisiana 2-year-old battling leukemia in need of blood, platelet donations

07/10/2025

https://www.fox8live.com/2025/07/02/kenner-toddler-need-blood-donations-after-battling-leukemia/

Hezekiah Martinez, 2, is in remission after battling cancer for almost a year