Blood Assurance has partnered with One Generation Away to aid individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton by organizing a community-wide food collection campaign. The charitable blood center is urging both donors and the public to contribute canned goods and non-perishable food items at any of its donation sites.
"We are thrilled to team up with One Generation Away, an organization committed to tackling food insecurity and offering disaster relief," said Garry Allison, Senior Vice President of Operations at Blood Assurance. "This initiative underscores our active involvement in the community beyond blood services."
Requested Items:
Canned Green Beans
Canned Corn
Mac and Cheese
Peanut Butter
Boxed/Bagged Cereal
Canned Tuna/Chicken
Spaghetti Sauce (in plastic containers)
Can Openers
The donated items will be distributed to hurricane-affected families through One Generation Away's relief efforts. Donors can drop off contributions at any Blood Assurance center during regular business hours in various locations.
Donors of blood components until October 15 will be entered into a draw to win a Solo Stove Yukon 2.0, while those donating from October 16-31 will receive a pair of "Spooky Donor" socks.
Special Promotions:
O-Negative whole blood donors: $25 e-gift card
O-Negative double red donors: $40 e-gift card
AB-Plasma donors: $25 e-gift card per donation
Note: Promotion applies only to red blood cell donations excluding O-negative platelet or plasma donations.
Blood Assurance underscores the importance of all blood types and encourages eligible individuals to donate. To schedule a donation, visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777.
Appointments can be booked at the Blood Assurance center located at 604 N. Jackson St. in Tullahoma by calling 931-461-5773.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good health. Adequate fluid intake and a substantial meal before donation are advised.
About Blood Assurance: Blood Assurance is a nonprofit regional blood center serving over 70 healthcare facilities across multiple states, established in 1972 to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply for all patients.
About One Generation Away: One Generation Away is a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need, playing a crucial role in providing food assistance to families facing food insecurity and disasters nationwide.
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