Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is making an urgent appeal for blood donors as the blood supply remains at dangerously low inventory levels, creating an immediate need to replenish the blood supply for local hospitals and the patients they serve.
Donors with A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, and O- blood types are especially encouraged to donate, as these blood types are critically needed to help ensure lifesaving blood products remain available.
To help meet this urgent need, MBS is offering special weekend hours August 29–31 at the Flowood Donor Center, providing additional opportunities for the community to donate, help rebuild the blood supply and save local lives.
SPECIAL WEEKEND HOURS
Flowood Donor Center
115 Tree Street, Flowood, MS 39232
Saturday, August 29
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Special Sunday Hours – August 30
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 31
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
DONOR INCENTIVES
🩸 Eligible Double Red Cell Donors (A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-)
Receive a $50 Visa Gift Card
❤️ Whole Blood Donors
Receive a $20 Visa Gift Card
🟡 Platelet Donors
Receive a $50 Visa Gift Card
🏁 LAST CHANCE TO WIN $500!
Donate blood at any MBS donor center or participating mobile blood drive through August 31 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a $500 Visa® Gift Card as part of our Race to Save Lives Back-to-School Giveaway.
Learn more: msblood.com/race-to-save-lives
🏈 ROAD TO THE DOME KICKS OFF AUGUST 29!
Beginning August 29, donors have another reason to give! Donate blood with Mississippi Blood Services during the Road to the Dome giveaway period and you’ll be entered for a chance to win FOUR TICKETS to see the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons at the Caesars Superdome!
DONATE MORE. EARN MORE ENTRIES.
Your donation procedure determines your number of entries:
- Whole Blood: 1 unit = 1 entry
- Double Red Cells: 2 units = 2 entries
- Single Platelets: 1 unit = 1 entry
- Double Platelets: 2 units = 2 entries
- Triple Platelets: 3 units = 3 entries
Donate August 29–31 and you’ll have the opportunity to finish the Race to Save Lives AND kick off your Road to the Dome!
Learn more: msblood.com/road-to-the-dome
GIVE BLOOD. SAVE LOCAL LIVES.
Every donation matters. Help Mississippi Blood Services rebuild the blood supply and ensure lifesaving blood products are available when local patients need them.
Schedule your appointment: msblood.com
Call: 601-368-2673
Walk-ins welcome!
Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal, stay hydrated and bring a photo ID.
