July 26, 2025
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Oberweis and Red Cross team up for blood drive and fundraiser

By Kevin Newberry
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)

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.