FLOWOOD — Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging people to donate this week as part of National Blood Donor Month, bringing back its “Plinko” promotion Jan. 20–23 at select donation centers.
The organization said donors who give blood during the four-day event can drop a chip and receive a prize while helping meet ongoing blood needs.
Donations will be accepted at the following locations: 115 Tree Street in Flowood, 609 N. Davis Ave., Suite 101B in Cleveland, and 2627 W. Oxford Loop, Suite C in Oxford.
Hours for the Oxford and Cleveland centers are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Flowood center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 21–23.
Appointments are encouraged, though walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Donors are asked to eat beforehand, stay hydrated and bring a photo ID. Appointments can be scheduled online at msblood.com.
