Home of the World-Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish®
Home of the World-Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREE CATFISH FOR BLOOD DONORS!
Middendorf’s Restaurant Hosts Community Blood Drive at Both Locations on July 23
MANCHAC & SLIDELL, LA — Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant, the Home of the World Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish®, is inviting the community to help save lives during its Summer Blood Drive on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at both its Manchac and Slidell locations.
The Blood Drive, held in partnership with The Blood Center, has become a tradition at Middendorf’s, with community blood drives hosted twice each year—one in the summer and one in the winter.
“We’re proud to support our community in more ways than just serving great food,” said Karen Pfeifer, owner of Middendorf’s. “Hosting this blood drive is one small way we can help make a real difference, and we encourage everyone who is able to donate to join us.”
As a thank you for helping save lives, all blood donors will receive:
Blood Drive Details
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Middendorf’s Manchac — Register now online at The BloodCenter.org.
30160 Highway 51 S., Akers (Manchac), LA 70421; (985) 386-6666
Middendorf’s Slidell — Register now online at TheBloodCenter.org.
1951 Oak Harbor Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70461; (985) 771-7777
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Donors can save time on donation day by completing their health questionnaire through FastLane before arriving.
To learn more about donating blood, visit TheBloodCenter.org.
About Middendorf’s Restaurant
Founded in 1934, Middendorf’s Restaurant is the Home of the World Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish®. With locations in Manchac and Slidell, Middendorf’s has welcomed generations of guests with delicious seafood, family traditions and genuine hospitality for more than 90 years. MiddendorfsRestaurant.com
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