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Lou Malnati's Lakewood to Host Community Blood Drive with American Red Cross
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Lou Malnati's Lakewood to Host Community Blood Drive with American Red Cross
WHAT: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Lakewood is hosting a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
WHO: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Lakewood location - American Red Cross
WHEN: Friday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria – Lakewood location
8515 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014
The Blood drive will take place inside the restaurant's party rooms
SIGN-UP LINK: Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LakewoodLous
WHY: Lou Malnati's is proud to provide a convenient location for community members to make a life-saving difference through blood donation. Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, helping ensure local hospitals and patients have the blood they need for emergencies and ongoing care.
This event reflects the restaurant's 'Kindness Rocks' philosophy of supporting the local community through meaningful action. Learn more at loumalnatis.com/community.
"Hosting a blood drive is a meaningful way for Lou Malnati’s to give back to our community,” Nick Behrens, manager at Lou Malnati’s Lakewood. “By opening our doors for this event, we are helping support local hospitals and patients while encouraging neighbors to come together and make a difference.”
About Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities; they serve one deep dish at a time. There are 70 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. For the latest dish, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/.