Community Blood Center
Save Lives in Your Community
Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, provides life-saving blood products to local hospitals. When you donate on our blue and white bloodmobiles or at our Naples office, your gift stays in our community.
Only 3 in 100 people donate blood — your donation helps ensure friends, family, and neighbors have the blood products they need when it matters most.
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Information about blood types and uses
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What to expect when donating blood
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Common questions about donating blood
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Common questions about donating blood
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Common questions about donating blood
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Find donation sites and upcoming blood drives
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Current Blood Supply Status
Universal donor types urgently needed. O- helps everyone, O+ helps most patients. Your donation is vital.
Essential for A and AB recipients. Both A+ and A- blood types needed to maintain adequate reserves.
Critical for cancer patients and surgical procedures. B & AB donors especially needed for platelet donations.
News & Announcements
Call 239-624-6505 to receive the latest updates or follow us on Facebook or X.
Monthly Prize Drawing!
Give blood or platelets this month & you’ll automatically qualify to win a prize drawing for a Free Bundtlet each month for a year gift card courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Naples!
Now Eligible: European Residents
All donors who lived anywhere in Europe and/or resided on military bases in Europe ARE NOW ELIGIBLE to donate blood per the FDA!
Safety Notice
Only donors will be permitted on the bloodmobile.
Donation Information
Why Your Donation Matters
Your blood or platelet donation WILL ensure adequate levels of blood products are available and ready for friends or family who suddenly need them.
All donations collected locally stay within our community to help our hospitals and patients.
Platelet Donation
Platelet donations are by appointment only and are done at the Naples branch location.
- Must be aspirin-free within the last 48 hours
- Some restrictions apply for women who have been pregnant
- Takes about two hours to donate
- Must eat, be well hydrated, and have photo ID
To schedule: 239-624-4120 (option 3)
Whole Blood Donation
Whole blood can be donated on the bloodmobile or at the Naples Branch location during posted business hours.
No appointment is necessary to give whole blood at the Naples branch location.
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Where to Donate
Naples Branch Office
1100 Immokalee Road,
Naples FL 34110
Located on the first floor of the NCH Business Center, one block west of the NCH North Naples Hospital on the south side of Immokalee Road and Arthrex Boulevard.
Hours of Operation:
Upcoming Blood Mobile Events
Blood drives dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please contact the Community Blood Center at 239-624-4120 and choose option 4 for the latest updates or sudden changes.
For more details, contact information and a map, click on the event box or the “Learn More” button.
NCH Community Blood Center is urging healthy eligible people to donate blood and platelets now to offset potential shortfalls in blood supplies which often occur this time of year. The process of donating blood and platelets is safe and easy, and people should not hesitate in giving. Your donation will make a profound difference to someone whose life depends upon it.
June 24
TwinEagles
Gated community - Residents and Members Only
June 24
The Quarry
Gated Community - Residents and Members Only
June 25
Guadalupe Center Site #1
June 26
Pelican Landing Dental
June 26
Culver’s of Estero
June 30
Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes
Gated Community - Residents & Members only
June 30
Winding Cypress
Gated community - Residents and Members Only
Still Have Questions? We're Here to Help!
Whether you’re curious about eligibility, want help finding a blood drive, or just need more information — our team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the donation process.
1100 Immokalee Road, Naples FL 34110
Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, supplies local hospitals with life-saving blood products. Donors who give the gift of life on the blue and white bloodmobiles or at the Naples branch office will ensure that what’s collected here, stays here.
Your donation is important since only three of every 100 people tend to donate. Your blood or platelet donation WILL ensure adequate levels of blood products are available and ready for friends or family who suddenly need them.
News and Announcements
Month Prize Drawing!
Give blood or platelets this month & you will automatically qualify to win a prize drawing for a Free Bundtlet each month for a year gift card courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Naples!
Blood Drive Locator Event List >
Call 239-624-6505 to receive the latest updates or follow us on Facebook or X.
CURRENT BLOOD SUPPLIES
BLOOD: SHORTAGE OF TYPE O BLOOD!
- Type O and A: acute need, PLEASE GIVE NOW
- Acute need for platelet donors: Donors with type B & AB blood are urged to give platelets instead of donating blood. Call 239-624-4120 and choose option 3 to inquire or schedule a required platelet donation appointment.
General Announcements
- All donors who lived anywhere in Europe and/or resided on military bases in Europe ARE NOW ELIGIBLE to donate blood per the FDA!
- Only donors will be permitted on the bloodmobile.
- Find blood drive events by clicking the button below. For more details and contact information, click on the event.
- 239-624-4120
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Monday, Thursday and Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Map and Directions
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WHERE TO DONATE
Naples Branch Office
1100 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL 34110
The NCH Community Blood Center’s walk-in donor center is located on the first floor of the NCH Business Center, one block west of the NCH North Naples Hospital on the south side of Immokalee Road and Arthrex Boulevard.
Whole blood can be donated on the bloodmobile or at the Naples Branch location during posted business hours. No appointment is necessary to give whole blood at the Naples branch location.
Operational Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Closed Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Platelet Donations
Platelet donations are by appointment only and are done at the Naples branch location listed above.
Criteria to donate platelets:
- You must be aspirin-free within the last 48 hours.
- Some restrictions apply for women who have been pregnant.
- If you wish to donate platelets, please call us at 239-624-4120 and choose option 3 on the phone menu.
- Leave a message with your name and phone number and we will call you back as soon as possible to answer any questions or to schedule your platelet donation appointment.
- It takes about two hours to donate platelets.
- You must eat a meal, be well hydrated with water or juice, and have a photo ID.
Upcoming Blood Mobile Events
Blood drives dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please contact the Community Blood Center at 239-624-4120 and choose option 4 for the latest updates or sudden changes.
For more details, contact information and a map, click on the event box or the “Learn More” button.
NCH Community Blood Center is urging healthy eligible people to donate blood and platelets now to offset potential shortfalls in blood supplies which often occur this time of year. The process of donating blood and platelets is safe and easy, and people should not hesitate in giving. Your donation will make a profound difference to someone whose life depends upon it.
