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Oberweis and Red Cross team up for blood drive and fundraiser

The University of St. Francis hosts an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m at its St. Clare Campus in Joliet.

The American Red Cross has announced a partnership with Oberweis for a community blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Oswego Library titled “Give a Pint, Get a Pint.” (Image provided by American Red Cross)

By Kevin Newberry

The American Red Cross has announced a partnership with Oberweis for a community blood drive titled “Give a Pint, Get a Pint.”

A blood drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Oswego Library’s Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive.

Donors will receive a free pint of Oberweis ice cream and a complimentary kid’s scoop on-site after donating to boost their blood sugar.

To schedule a donation, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code OBERWEIS.

A fundraiser will be held as part of the event on Friday and Saturday at the following Oberweis locations:

  • Oswego - 2274 U.S. Route 30 Suite C
  • Naperville North - 760 N. IL Route 59 Suite 120
  • Naperville South - 2879 95th St. Suite 155
  • Bolingbrook - 230 N. Weber Road

Oberweis guests who mention the Red Cross at checkout will have 20 percent of their subtotal donated to the fundraiser.

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