The American Red Cross reported last week that its blood supply remains “vulnerable” after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.
Donors of all blood types are needed to help patients who count on blood products for care.
Blood donor opportunities locally include the following:
Lebanon
Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N Santiam Hwy.
Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., The River Center, 3000 S Santiam Hwy.
Sept. 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lebanon Mennonite Church, 2100 S. Second St.
Sweet Home
Sept. 24, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, 1155 22nd Ave.
Brownsville
Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., LDS – Brownsville Ward, 1111 N. Main St.
Albany
Sept. 18, Noon – 5 p.m., Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 230 Clover Ridge Road
Sept. 22, Noon – 4:30 p.m., Willamette Valley Bank Albany, 1970 14th Ave SE
9/25/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, 1400 Queen Ave SE Suite 201
9/30/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., North Albany Community Church, 1273 Thornton Lake Dr NW
To reserve a spot, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment. Those who give prior to Sept. 20 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/HelloKitty for details.
Those who come to give Sept. 21-Oct. 18, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Additionally, all who come to give Sept. 21-30, 2026, at Red Cross blood donation centers and mention the word “pickleball” to Red Cross staff or volunteers onsite can score a custom Red Cross pickleball paddle and ball (limited quantities available). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/FindADonationCenter for more information.