Krispy Kreme to give blood donors free donuts and coffee
By Chelsea Meyer
B103 Rockford
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To help combat the nationwide blood shortage, Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts and coffee.
The closest one is about a 45 minutes drive from Rockford, but this week the doughnut chain will give away a dozen original glazed donuts to people that donate blood to the American Red Cross.
The American Red Cross has seen a 10% decrease in donations since the start of the pandemic, and The Rock River Valley Blood Center says it needs to see 800 donors a week to meet the demand.
Related: Rockford area blood banks face ongoing shortage, push to make donation a habit
Customers have to order in-person at a Krispy Kreme location and show their donation sticker or confirmation of their donation on the Red Cross blood donor app to score their free donuts or coffee.
Related: American Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis
Through Jan. 31, if you donate to other blood donation organizations that will also qualify for the free dozen of donuts.
Find where to donate HERE.
