NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

August 11, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH THE BLOOD CENTER TO
HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT JPRD PLAYGROUNDS

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish, in partnership with The Blood Center, will be hosting blood drives at specific playgrounds on the East Bank and West Bank in playground classrooms.

Appointments are encouraged but not required. Eligible donors can make an appointment at the following locations in Jefferson Parish by clicking the links below or by calling (800) 86-BLOOD:

Pontiff Playground:
Monday, August 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
1521 Palm St., Metairie, LA 70001
**Schedule an appointment

King’s Grant Playground:
Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
3805 15th St., Harvey, LA 70058
**Schedule an appointment

Lakeshore Playground:
Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1125 Rosa Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005
**Schedule an appointment

Mike Miley Playground:
Monday, August 23 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6716 W. Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003
**Schedule an appointment

Donors must bring a picture ID and wear a mask to the Blood Drive. Residents can speed up their appointment by filling out a medical questionnaire using FastLane before arrival. All donors must be in good health, a minimum of 110 pounds and 17 years old; 16 years old can donate with parental consent. There is no wait period to be able to give blood after being vaccinated.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO