The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis.
Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.
Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in late July, thousands of donors have stepped up to help save lives. At the same time, the blood supply remains under severe pressure, just as many communities transition to back-to-school schedules and people enjoy final summer plans.
When fewer donors are available to give, the impact on available lifesaving blood products can be significant — especially when the blood supply is already facing a four-year summer low.
To book an appointment to give blood, use the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who are unable to donate can still make an impact by encouraging eligible friends, family members and colleagues to give blood.
As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.
No blood donation events are scheduled in Sweet Home Aug. 10-31, but other area blood donation opportunities are:
Lebanon
Aug. 12: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church-Lebanon, 3111 S Main Road.
Aug. 19: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., LDS – Lebanon Stake, 1955 S. 5th St.
Albany
Aug. 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Columbia Bank Albany, 333 SW Ellsworth St.
Aug. 17: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave SE.
Aug. 20: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hope Church, 2817 Santiam Hwy. SE.
Aug. 24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Neighborhood Church Albany, 2815 SE Pine St.
Aug. 28: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Albany Fire Department, 611 Lyon Street SE, Station 11.
Aug. 31: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Albany, 1215 SE Hill Stt.
Corvallis
Aug. 18: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th St.
Aug. 19: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suburban Christian Church, 2760 SW 53rd St.
Aug. 21: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Columbia Bank Corvallis, 415 NW 3rd St.
Aug. 22: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Grocery Outlet, 1755 NW 9th St Suite 110.
Aug. 25: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Kings Circle Church, 2110 NW Circle Blvd.
Aug. 27: Noon – 5 p.m., Circle Church of Christ Corvallis, 2020 NW Circle Blvd.
Aug. 28: Noon – 5 p.m., C3 Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Aug. 31: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.