Join Vitalant® for a Life-Saving Blood Drive at Bay Street Emeryville and get entered for a chance to win groceries for a year!
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Location: Bloodmobile in Plaza near H&M | 5616 Bay Street Emeryville, CA 94608
Save lives and help patients in need for a chance to win. To thank our donors, those who give blood will be entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards, enough to buy groceries for a year. Donate April 6 to April 30 for your chance to win, opt in required.*
Find the Vitalant Bloodmobile on the Plaza near H&M and roll up your sleeve to help those in need.
Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Bay Street while you wait, with plenty of shops, eateries, and entertainment options to explore. Every donation counts, and your participation could save multiple lives. Let’s come together for a meaningful cause and show the power of community spirit. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and join us for an afternoon of giving back. Thank you in advance for your gift of life.
To schedule an appointment, visit vitalant.org and enter blood drive code: baystreet
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Tip: Click the bubble under the zip code box that says “Blood Drive Code”)
THINGS TO KNOW:
- Donors are encouraged to review Blood Donor Qualifications. Donor Eligibility
- 16 year old’s need a signed parental consent form. bs_319rs.pdf (vitalant.org) (rev 11 only)
- Donors should arrive well-nourished and hydrated.
- Donors need photo identification with first and last name.
- The donation process takes approximately one hour (add an additional 20 minutes for a double red cell donation).
- Power Red Cell Donation – Power up your donation with an automated power red cell donation.
- Fast Track – Donors can complete the health questionnaire online prior to arriving to the drive. The questionnaire must be completed the same day as the donation and barcode needs to be presented at the drive. This can also be completed at the drive. Fast Track Link
PLAN AHEAD!
Bay Street Emeryville offers convenient parking in three on-site garages, plus on-street spaces along Bay Street. All parking areas are well-lit with clearly marked entrances and exits. For rates, payment options, and details on our paid parking program, CLICK HERE.
Bay Street is BARTable! Consider taking BART to MacArthur Station and riding the free Emery Go-Round shuttle straight to Bay Street. It’s fast, easy, and great for the environment. Plan your trip using the BART Trip Planner.
*Terms and conditions apply; see 2026 Grocery Giveaway