If you have questions about the process, please feel free to ask one of our trained Red Cross professionals. In just ten minutes, you're finished. You'll have given about a pint of blood. Refreshment Area Your are escorted by a volunteer to the Refreshment Area or Canteen. As you relax with your co-workers, friends or family members who donated with you, you can enjoy juice and snacks.
Most people feel fine during and after donating blood.
Check out our Donor Eligibility Information page for answers to the most commonly asked medical questions about donor eligibility.