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Donate Blood at East County Donor Center

Help Save Local Patient Lives

Care for your community with a lifesaving blood donation.

Every blood donation helps patients in hospitals throughout Southern California.

Make a community impact and volunteer to donate blood today.

To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in general good health. View FAQs

About East County Donor Center

At San Diego Blood Bank in El Cajon, we’re a blood center committed to making a significant impact on the lives of patients in need. Our center is a crucial hub for collecting various types of blood donations—whole blood, platelets, and plasma.

Each type of donation plays a vital role in healthcare, from supporting surgeries and cancer treatments to aiding patients with chronic illnesses.

We invite you to join us in this lifesaving mission. Your donation, no matter the type, can make a profound difference in someone’s life.

Walk-ins welcome. Appointments encouraged.

Visit San Diego Blood Bank East County Donor Center

Hours of Operation

Open 7 Days a Week! Appointments available. Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
MONDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
TUESDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
THURSDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
FRIDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
SATURDAY	7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location and Directions

San Diego Blood Bank — East County
776 Arnele Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Ample parking available.

What Donors Say About East County Donor Center

"Good place to donate blood. Professional staff, very clean, and better equipment than their mobile drive. They also send nice little updates about where your blood is going. I will be back."

"I just love this Blood Bank location!! I moved here recently from WA and have done 3 donations at this location so far and every time I come in, no matter who I get, everyone is so consistently kind, thoughtful and caring. Also blown away with the variety of treats that are given to me as well. Thank you to everyone who works here and choses to be light in the world. My appreciate and gratitude is beyond words."