Time for 'Pints for Pounds' at the Nebraska Community Blood Bank

Blood donors, food donations, community resources and country music; mix it all together and you have the fourth “Pints for Pounds” campaign at the Nebraska Community Blood Bank.

From March 10-23, volunteer blood donors can multiply their spirit of giving as Russ’s Market, along with Martha Gooch Foods, will donate a pound of food to the Food Bank of Lincoln for every pint of blood collected at NCBB.  As an extra bonus, everyone registering to donate can enter a drawing for two tickets to the April 8^th Reba McEntire-George Strait–Lee Ann Womack concert at the Quest Center.

The “Pints for Pounds “campaign has consistently resulted in over a ton of food being donated each year. “It is something Russ’s Market is proud to be a part of,” stated Marty Jarvis, marketing director for B & R Stores.  “We are pleased to be able to help two organizations that provide such important services to our community.”

Donors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items when they visit any of the NCBB locations or blood drives.  While “O negative” blood is most needed by NCBB, the Food Bank of Lincoln is looking for canned meats, cereal, soups, peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers , baby wipes and personal hygiene items.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate call the NCBB Appointment Line, 486-9414 or visit www.don8bld.org.

Requirements to donate:

·         17 years of age or older (no upper age limits)

·         Weigh at least 115 pounds

·         In general good health

·         Bring a photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, etc.)

Nebraska Community Blood Bank locations:

·         2917 Pine Lake Road

·         100 N. 84^th Street

·         131 S. 13^th Street

·         2700 Fletcher Ave.