Charlotte, NC – 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 generous 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.

Keep up the momentum and help reverse the blood crisis. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 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.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 13-31:

Burke

Morganton

8/21/2026: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., City Hall, 305 E Union St

Rutherford College

8/28/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Crosslink, 400 Malcolm Blvd

Caldwell

Hudson

8/31/2026: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Robbins Center, 526 Pine Mountain Rd

Lenoir

8/14/2026: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Lower Creek Baptist Church, 633 Lower Creek Dr NE

8/22/2026: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Gamewell Methodist Church, 2897 Morganton Blvd

Catawba

Catawba

8/19/2026: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Catawba Volunteer Fire Department, 5715 Hudson Chapel Rd

8/20/2026: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Center Church of Catawba, 4945 Sherrills Ford Rd

Conover

8/20/2026: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Conover Station Community Room, 403 Conover Station SE

Hickory

8/13/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Valley Hills Mall, 1960 Highway 70 SE

8/19/2026: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Methodist Church, 311 3rd Avenue NE

8/20/2026: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Frye Regional Heart Center, 420 North Center Street

8/27/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Valley Hills Mall, 1960 Highway 70 SE

Newton

8/13/2026: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Old St Pauls Lutheran Church, 2035 Old Conover Startown Road

8/26/2026: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., St James Lutheran Church, 1942 St James Church Rd

Gaston

Belmont

8/18/2026: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Park Street United Methodist, 120 Park Street

 Gastonia

8/18/2026: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 190 S. Oakland

8/19/2026: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 4357 S New Hope Rd

8/26/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Lodge, 2000 Spencer Mountain Road

Lincoln

Denver

8/20/2026: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 378 N Pilot Knob Rd

8/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lowe’s Home Improvement, 7144 NC-73

Vale

8/30/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., David’s Chapel Methodist Church, 784 Davids Chapel Church Rd