Saving lives feels so good! (and don't even get me started about those delightful cookies you get…read morewhen you're done) The staff is friendly, and knows what they're doing (which is a big deal when it comes to sticking you with a needle). You can donate in honor of a specific Mayo patient that needs blood, which will then give them free blood (you don't even have to match blood types! they'll get what they need, just because you gave).

The nurses are the best and you can have cookies and Mountain Dew when your done! Score!read more

I belive i started to donate at biolife in 2014. Had all my tattoos i had documented! I hadn't…read moredonated at the Mankato location since 2015. I got married and now in TX. They build a loction 3 minutes from my house so I figured why not! I go there and the first thing they see is they had it that my vines were inadequate. They checked my vains and magical there's nothing wrong! So im able to donate. It wasnt until 4 months later and my protein gets retested the Mankato location claims I had gotten a new tattoo! I have proof of my 2 latest tattoos being done in 2017 and 2018! And they documented i had a new tattoo in 2015 when I lasted donated! If I had a new tatoo the last time I donated how could I had donated? Make it make sense! And last time I checked faulse documenting is a crime!

The staff are incompetent they can't even answer a phone call. I've tried to reset my online…read moreaccount three times with different emails and I still can not get in. I have called all morning to set up an appointment. The one time I did get through I was put in hold for more than 10 minutes but had to hang up to change my baby's diaper. They are rude expecting everyone to have internet access and an app on their phone. These are not requirements.

I am so glad we have a Memorial Blood Center Downtown. For a gal like myself who works DT and…read moredoesn't drive, this is super convenient. Like most difficult things in life (going to the dentist, working out, getting a haircut), people are more prone to doing them if they are convenient. Marquette and 7th is centrally located, and accessible by skyway, too! The techs are friendly and professional, and always do a great job. Their new receptionist is really nice, though I miss their old one. Stop in to do a good deed, eat a tasty cookie, and grab some Taco Bell on your way back to the office. Also, have Jen draw your blood - she's the best!

Convenient location and friendly and staff. Everything is clean and the beds are super comfortable…read morewhich is much different than donating in some random place at other blood donation centers. I preferred them because of that and they are more local. Jen did a great job sticking me and if you are taking longer than 15 minutes, they will stop the donation. I was there for less than an hour total for my first donation.

Gave blood here and had a wonderful experience from greeting to check in, from donating to…read morerecovery, the staff and facility were excellent. Upon entering, I was immediately offered a snack and drink. I was about 20 minutes early for my appointment and waited less than 3 minutes to be brought into the check in process. Check in was smooth, especially if you fill in the form online before getting to your appointment. My assistant through the process was great. Very customer focused. Making sure I was feeling ok. Making sure she accommodated my needs with regard to needle sticks and sight of blood. Huge array of snacks and drinks for your recovery. I actually stayed there a bit longer in one of their lounge chairs and finished my book. Great experience!!

Came here to donate blood yesterday and it was a really smooth experience…read more The place is clean and organized. There's a cute resting area with snacks, beverages, magazines, a fireplace, and comfortable chairs where you chill and eat cookies for 15 minutes after you donate. They also have a huge library of dvds for the people donating platelets which takes 2-3.5 hours. A regular blood donation takes about 30 minutes all-in. The nurses were really nice and will chat with you to keep you distracted from the massive needle in your arm, and my nurse brought me a couple of cranberry juices to keep me from getting lightheaded. She also did a great job with the needle, it was honestly pretty much painless! There's a free parking lot, same lot as the Festival Foods store, and they accept walk-ins but you can also make appointments online! You can donate blood every 8 weeks; it's a nice thing to do on a day off to 1. Be a good person and 2. Eat some free Oreos... so get at it!

Absolutely love this place!! Top dollar and super clean!! Stellar employees!! Above and beyond…read moreperfect

Worst plasma donation center in Minnesota. Was lured in by them telling me I would receive $100…read morebecause I hadn't donated there since November but if have to do the new donor physical and stuff. Friday I did physical questionnaire, videos and when I did the blood draw my hemocrit was off so I had to come back yesterday(Sunday) came in early to noon appointment and I was last to leave after 4 pm. I was not giving the $100 as promised but only $40. I talked to management and he was unwilling to make things right. 5 hours, actually 8 hours later I get $40