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American Red Cross Of Greater Columbus in Columbus, Ohio

Most donors here schedule a time, bring a photo ID, and check in with staff at one of the fixed Red Cross donor centers the Greater Columbus team operates. Collections happen in clinical rooms at sites like Carriage Place on Sawmill Road in northwest Columbus or Stone Ridge in Gahanna, with Lewis Center serving the northern suburbs. The setup is the same across locations, so your appointment details carry over no matter which center you choose.

American Red Cross Of Greater Columbus runs blood collection for the area as part of the organization’s Central & Southern Ohio Region. The local team staffs and manages fixed-site centers where you can give whole blood or platelets, and it also schedules mobile blood drives at workplaces, schools, and community venues. Appointments are handled through the Red Cross system by phone or app, and availability varies by site and date.

What you’ll do is straightforward. You will be checked in, complete the health-history questions, and proceed to a donation bed for your chosen collection type. A government-issued or Red Cross donor ID is required at check-in. If you use the Blood Donor App or RapidPass ahead of time, you can speed up your arrival process at any Greater Columbus location.

The chapter’s service area covers Columbus and nearby communities in Franklin County and surrounding counties. Fixed centers in the metro area include Carriage Place in Columbus, Stone Ridge in Gahanna, and the Lewis Center donor center just over the county line. Additional centers in nearby Delaware and Lancaster broaden appointment options if you are willing to drive a bit.

  • Locations: Fixed donor centers at 4820 Sawmill Road (Carriage Place, Columbus), 337 Stone Ridge Lane (Stone Ridge, Gahanna), and 1327 Cameron Avenue (Lewis Center).
  • Donation types: Whole blood and platelets at designated fixed-site centers.
  • Scheduling: Appointments recommended via 1-800-RED CROSS or the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
  • ID policy: Bring a photo ID or Red Cross donor ID to check in.
  • Hours: Hours vary by location and day. Check ahead when booking.
  • Service area: Columbus and surrounding communities within the Central & Southern Ohio Region.

If you are looking to donate at a dedicated Red Cross site in Greater Columbus, this is the group that operates the local donor centers and schedules the appointments.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team