Community blood drives are so important to restock blood banks that are so vital to saving lives in our community. When summer months come, people scatter for vacations and summer fun and blood donations often drop. Consider giving blood now before you head off to the beach!
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta’s Blood Drive in Kings Park - June 4
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, in conjunction with St. Joseph Church in Kings Park, will host a blood drive in St. Joseph Church’s Travis Hall, 59 Church Street, Kings Park on Thursday, June 5, from 1:45 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.
Free parking is available in the lot off Old Dock Road. The drive is to benefit the blood banks maintained by Long Island Blood Services, which provides blood to hospitals throughout Long Island.
To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be between the ages of 16 (16 with parental consent) and 76, (if older than 76, you need written permission from your doctor), weigh over 110 pounds and not have had a tattoo in the last three months. Please bring a valid photo ID with you. LI Blood Services recommends that you eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating. Previous donors should bring their blood donor card with them.
“Hospitals are always in need of blood supplies so it is important that if you can donate blood to do so because one pint of blood can help save three lives,” said Legislator Trotta. For more information you can call Trotta’s office at 631-854-3900.
Suffolk County Executive’s Blood Drive at St. Anne’s Church - June 21
Join the Suffolk County Executive Office of Multicultural Affairs & Community Engagement for a community-focused Blood Drive and Health Fair.
The event will feature health professionals, local organizations, and community members coming together to promote wellness, provide health information, and support lifesaving blood donations. Attendees will have access to free health screenings, educational resources, and services that support both physical and mental well-being.
June 21, 2025, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Suffolk County Executive Office Blood Drive/Health Fair at St. Anne’s Church, 88 Second Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717
If neither of these dates work for you, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to participate. Call your local hospital or American Red Cross for how to donate through them.