The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets this November, a time when many struggle to keep up with donation appointments due to busy holiday schedules. In collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the Red Cross is celebrating PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary by offering exclusive Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks and a custom GASHAPON collectible for those who donate between November 17 and December 7, 2025.
"We’re teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN, the legendary video game icon," said the Red Cross. Donors are encouraged to act quickly as supplies are limited.
Appointments can be made through various channels, including visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. The organization stresses that more donors are needed this fall to maintain a strong blood supply during the holidays.
Additionally, in November, successful donations will include free A1C testing for prediabetes and diabetes screening. The Central Ohio American Red Cross emphasizes that all blood types are needed and urges eligible individuals to participate.
Donations can be made at several locations across Knox and Licking counties throughout November and early December. Specific details about donation sites and times are below.
Knox
Fredericktown
11/18/2025: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Batemantown Methodist Church, 7974 Yankee St
Gambier
11/19/2025: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Kenyon College, 101 E Brooklyn St
11/24/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Community Christian Fellowship, 23436 New Castle Road
Howard
12/4/2025: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Apple Valley, 850 Crestrose Drive
Martinsburg
12/3/2025: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Martinsburg Community Center, 122 W Liberty St
Mount Vernon
11/18/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road
11/18/2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay Street
11/20/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 417 W. High Street
11/29/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Hotel, 12 Public Square
12/2/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road
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Licking
Hebron
11/25/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lakewood HS, 9331 Lancer Rd SE, P O Box 70
Johnstown
11/17/2025: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Ascension Worship Center, 555 S Main St
12/6/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Legion Post 254, 180 West Maple
Newark
11/17/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/18/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/19/2025: 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/20/2025: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/23/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/24/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/25/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/26/2025: 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
11/30/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
12/1/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
12/2/2025: 12 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
12/3/2025: 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
12/4/2025: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
12/7/2025: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Newark OH Blood Donation Center, 225 N 21st St
Pataskala
11/28/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Licking County Family YMCA, 355 West Broad Street
For more information about donating blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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