To help avert an anticipated blood shortage during the long, four-day Thanksgiving holiday, when the need for blood goes up dramatically, United Blood Services have partnered with HEB. The grocery store will provide a free turkey to blood donors over the Thanksgiving Holidays. Donors will get a voucher and have until 6 p.m. on November 26th to redeem the voucher for a frozen turkey at the HEB meat market.
The offer is open to anyone who donates blood at United Blood Services donation center, 2020 W. Beauregard in San Angelo between Friday, November 21st and Wednesday, November 26th
A photo ID will be required at HEB to redeem the voucher.
United Blood Services donation center at 2020 W. Beauregard is open:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 21st | 8 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 22nd | 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. |
| Monday, November 24th | Noon - 5.30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, November 25th | Noon - 5.30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, November 26th | 8am - 2 p.m. |
| CLOSED Thanksgiving Day - November 27th | |
UBS strongly encourages donors to make appointments to avoid long waiting times. Donors can call 325-223-7500 or go online to www.unitedbloodservices.org to schedule an appointment. While online, complete the health history questionnaire and bring the fast pass with you - expedite your donation process!
Donors must be a least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors between the ages of 16 and 22 must meet additional height and weight requirements. All 16-year-old donors must have a Minor Donor Permit Form signed by a parent or guardian.
United Blood Services has been this area's non-profit community blood provider since 1956, and serves patients in 10 hospitals in 11 counties. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation's oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America's Blood Centers and the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks).
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