When: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal
Gift: All donors receive a voucher for two tickets to a select 2025 New York Mets home game
The New York Blood Center (NYBC) and MTA Metro-North Railroad are joining forces for their 13th annual blood drive. This partnership has collected 3,176 donations over more than a decade, saving thousands of lives, and is expected to exceed 3,500 total blood donations this year.
The event comes at a critical time as NYBC has issued an urgent call for type O+ and O- blood donations. Current O- blood supply has dropped to just two days, with overall collections nearly 20% below the level needed to meet hospital demands. This shortage is attributed to seasonal factors including school breaks, holiday travel, and busy spring schedules.
How to participate:
- Call 1-800-933-2566
- Visit the New York Blood Center website to schedule your appointment
For more information, visit MTA’s page on their annual blood drive.
