Blood Donation Centers & Drives in Syracuse NY & Onondaga County
Red Cross, NY Blood Center & Local Drives
Blood Donation Near Syracuse
Central New York has several convenient blood donation centers and frequent mobile drives through the American Red Cross, New York Blood Center, and local hospitals/partners. As of March 2026, fixed sites and regular drives serve Onondaga County and nearby areas — ideal for donors in Clay, Liverpool, North Syracuse, Cicero, Fayetteville, Dewitt, and surrounding towns (~5–30 min drive).
Donations help local hospitals (Upstate, St. Joseph's, Crouse) maintain supplies. Most centers offer walk-ins or appointments; bring ID, eat well, and stay hydrated. Check eligibility (age 16–17 with parental consent in NY) and current drive schedules online.
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Featured Blood Donation Locations Near Syracuse
Main centers and frequent drive spots in CNY.
American Red Cross – Syracuse Area
Fixed center and mobile drives throughout CNY — book appointments online. Red Cross Syracuse
Upstate University Hospital Blood Donor Room
On-site donation at Upstate — convenient for Syracuse donors. Upstate Blood Donor
St. Joseph's Hospital Blood Drives
Regular mobile and on-site drives — supports local hospital needs. St. Joseph's Blood Drives
American Red Cross – Syracuse Region
Main Center: Varies (mobile drives at churches, businesses, colleges)
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Type: Fixed & mobile blood drives
Frequent drives in Syracuse, Clay, Liverpool, Cicero, North Syracuse, Fayetteville — book online, walk-ins often welcome. Whole blood, platelets, plasma.
Upstate University Hospital Blood Donor Room
Location: 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210 (main campus)
Phone: (315) 464-5295
Type: Hospital-based donation center
On-site donations supporting Upstate patients — convenient for central Syracuse donors. Appointments preferred.
St. Joseph's Hospital Blood Drives
Location: 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203 (main) + mobile sites
Phone: (315) 448-5111 (general) or check site
Type: Hospital & mobile drives
Regular on-site and community drives — supports local trauma and surgery needs.
New York Blood Center – CNY Drives
Location: Mobile drives across Syracuse area
Phone: 1-800-933-2566
Type: Mobile blood drives
Partners with local organizations for drives in Onondaga County — check schedule for Clay/Liverpool/North Syracuse events.
Crouse Hospital Blood Drives
Location: 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 + mobile
Phone: (315) 470-7111 (general)
Type: Hospital & mobile drives
Community blood drives supporting Crouse patients — check for upcoming dates.
Community & Mobile Blood Drives
Examples: Churches, SUNY ESF, Le Moyne, Destiny USA, local businesses
Type: Mobile donation events
Frequent pop-up drives in Clay, Cicero, Liverpool, Fayetteville — easy access for local donors.
Blood Donation Tips & Eligibility
Type: General info
Age 16+ (17+ without parental consent in NY), weigh 110+ lbs, good health. Eat iron-rich food, hydrate. First-time donors: bring ID.