Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors, Lists Nine Oswego County Drives

OSWEGO COUNTY – The American Red Cross is urging donors of all blood types, especially type O, to make appointments to give blood or platelets in November. Its November 9, 2026 release lists nine upcoming blood donation opportunities in Oswego County.

The organization said seasonal activities and holiday planning can make it difficult for donors to keep regular appointments during the last two months of the year.

Oswego County blood drives

• Central Square — 12/1/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 915, 3301 Fulton Avenue
• Cleveland — 11/24/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bethel Community Fellowship, 240 NY RT 49, Cleveland NY
• Fulton — 11/24/2026: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 914 Utica St.
• Fulton — 12/1/2026: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Palermo Elementary School, 1638 County RTE 45
• Fulton — 12/2/2026: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Believers Chapel, 614 South Street (Route 481)
• Hannibal — 12/3/2026: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Hannibal High School, 928 Cayuga Street
• Oswego — 11/18/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Oswego Elks Lodge 271, 132 W 5th St
• Oswego — 11/21/2026: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Oswego Alliance Church, 371 Thompson Rd
• Oswego — 11/28/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oswego YMCA, 265 W. 1st

Appointments and donation information

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

During November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, limited to one result per calendar year, according to the Red Cross. The organization says donors should not fast before donating. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Maze.

November 23–December 6 donor incentives

Those who come to give blood or platelets November 23 through December 6, 2026, will receive an oversized Red Cross x Wheel of Fortune mug while supplies last. All who come to give during that period will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a three-night trip for two to Los Angeles with entry to a Wheel of Fortune taping. Full details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/WheelofFortune.

Source: American Red Cross, November 9, 2026.