Blood Drive at the Original Farmers Market

The Original Farmers Market hosts ‘Big Red!’ for this poignant cause!

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday come join us on the Bloodmobile Bus in honor of this week’s World Blood Donor Appreciation!

F.M. is extending unlimited free parking for all LifeSavers to stay-&-shop and grab-a-bite, along with a thank-you gift card to select and a sweet treat courtesy of Dylan’s Candy Bar!

9:00AM blood donations begin & Walk-Ins Welcome all day until 3:00PM

*Welcome back: FDA rules changed & many people can now give blood again! [see below ¤]

Day #1 RSVP here • Thurs 6/13

Day #2 RSVP here • Fri 6/14

Day #3 RSVP here • Sat 6/15

World Blood Donor Appreciation!

The Original Farmers Market: 6333 W. Third Street, 90036
[Third & Fairfax: at the vintage gas station near the Clock Tower]

Thursday, June 13th • Friday, June 14th • Saturday, June 15th
9:00AM – 3:00PM

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• Complimentary unlimited parking on their premises

• Select your favorite thank-you gift card and also enjoy a sweet treat from Dylan’s Candy Bar!

¤ FDA agency’s recent guidance has adjusted the eligibility criteria which may allow one to participate with blood donation if previously weren’t able to:

¤ i.e. Great Britain/Ireland/U.K. residents–travelers • Inclusive gender–neutral questions • Same–sex partners • Covid–19 illness

• Majority of common daily medications are allowed

• Blood donation is open to all ages 16/17/18 & up (no upper age limit)

• Only 16-year-olds specifically require a signed Parent Consent hospital form [download form here]

• COVID vax not mandatory, yet if boosted recently then donating is okay if feeling well

• If recently ill from COVID, needs to be at least 10 days until safe to give blood (feeling well & no symptoms at all)

• Ink-work tattoos & body/ear piercings accepted (if done at a Calif licensed shop)

• Individually packaged all-you-can-eat refreshment snacks / juices / water

• All are invited & join us to support this important cause!

Step-up in 2024! Hold your very own special day of blood donation (completely free, no cost or fees):

Dave Keys: email [email protected] • (310) 717-5996 text