Red Cross moving Montgomery blood donation center to new location

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Exterior of a retail strip center with brick facade, orange and red awnings, glass storefronts, and a blue dumpster in the parking lot
A look at the Eastern Boulevard building ahead of its Red Cross transformation. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

A vacant commercial space on Eastern Boulevard won’t be empty much longer, and we now have new details on what’s coming! City permits and officials confirm that a brand-new American Red Cross blood donation center is officially heading to 1930 Eastern Blvd in Montgomery.

The double-suite building, located directly in front of Lowe’s, was constructed in the mid-2010s. Mattress Firm closed within a few years, and following AT&T’s exit last year, the site was left vacant. Now, the space is undergoing a major transformation.

Red Cross repurposes vacant retail space in Montgomery

Interior of a commercial space under renovation, with exposed metal framing, a red ladder, and construction materials on the floor
Interior work is underway to prepare the space for Red Cross donors. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

An American Red Cross spokesperson shared that an anonymous donor generously provided the Eastern Boulevard building. This gift allows the organization to relocate its donation center from its current Central East Alabama Chapter location at 5015 Woods Crossing.

Future Red Cross: Retail strip mall storefront labeled Authorized Retailer, with a Lowe's home improvement store visible in the background parking lot
The upcoming American Red Cross center sits right in front of Lowe’s on Eastern Blvd. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

Officials note that the move offers a big upgrade for local operations:

  • Better visibility: A prime storefront location along one of Montgomery’s busiest retail corridors makes giving blood far more convenient and accessible.
  • Right-sized layout: The space will better support the donation center’s specific layout and operational needs.

Renovations are already underway, with completion expected in January 2027. A huge thank you to the anonymous donor and the American Red Cross for stepping up to save lives while giving new purpose to an existing retail space!

Expanding options for blood donations along Montgomery’s Eastern Blvd corridor

Faded roadside sign showing reversed Mattress Firm branding on top and a faint AT&T logo on the bottom panel
Reversed signage marks the end of the building’s former retail era. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

Positioned along heavy traffic on Eastern Boulevard, the upcoming center joins a growing hub of donation facilities along the same stretch:

  • Octapharma Plasma – 1534 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117
  • CSL Plasma – 4049 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116

Whether you are a longtime donor or considering giving for the first time, this new location will make rolling up your sleeves in the River Region easier than ever.

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Leonard Hall
Leonard Hall

Leo Hall joined Montgomery UP as a content producer in May 2026.

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