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Donate Blood at Gateway 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 Gateway Donor Center

Welcome to San Diego Blood Bank’s Headquarters and Gateway Donor Center!

At San Diego Blood Bank Gateway, we’re committed to making a significant impact on the lives of patients in need.

This location is our largest donation facility and plays an important role in collecting many types of blood donations—whole blood, platelets, double red cells, 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 life-saving mission. Your blood donation save lives.

Appointments encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.

Visit San Diego Blood Bank Gateway Donor Center

Hours of Operation

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

SUNDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
MONDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
TUESDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
THURSDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
FRIDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm
SATURDAYS	7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location and Directions

3636 Gateway Center Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92102

Designated Donor Parking Lot Available

What Donors Say About Gateway Donor Center

"Super sweet staff working! Came in as a walk-in blood donation on a Saturday. Was in and out under 30 minutes. Super clean facility. Easy to park. Good snacks too lol. Definitely will be coming back Thank you!!!!! :))"

"Very easy to sign in and give blood. A positive experience. Doing something good for myself and the community."