Florida's Blood Centers is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) company accepting only volunteer donations.

From inception in 1942, shortly after the start of World War II, Florida’s Blood Centers was founded on the philosophy of people helping others. Since then, we have consistently provided the communities we serve with a safe and adequate supply of blood thanks to the generosity of our volunteer blood donors.

A founding member of the American Association of Blood Banks and the Florida Association of Blood Banks, FBC has been a pioneer and leader within the industry. It was one of the first blood centers in the country to implement mobile blood collection and advanced blood screening processes such as testing for West Nile Virus.

FBC has come a long way since its beginnings in a four-room facility in Orange General Hospital. The organization has grown into a sophisticated multi-county operation with a headquarters in Orlando, and dozens of branch locations and mobile units. Today, FBC is the sole supplier of blood and blood products to more than 70 hospitals and healthcare facilities in 21 counties throughout Florida.