The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across Central Oregon, calling on people to schedule appointments now to stabilize the blood supply. The organization has seen an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks, critical for maintaining lifesaving blood products in hospitals into the summer.

Donation Opportunities

Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to ensure a strong supply of blood products. To schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets, individuals can visit RedCrossBlood.org, call one-800-RED CROSS, or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in the region include: In Prineville, Crook County, a blood drive is scheduled for June 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Missionary Baptist Church, 1870 Riverland Loop. In Bend, Deschutes County, several donation opportunities are available.

As a thank-you, all donors who give between June 1st and June 28th, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card and an automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.