Make your appointment to give blood, platelets, or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.
As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. (Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at
RedCrossBlood.org/Together.) Make your appointment to give blood, platelets, or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Important COVID-19 information for donors
The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients.
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face-covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 1-15
American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
2/2/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2/3/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2/5/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2/8/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2/9/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2/10/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Berea Mennonite Church, 216 South Main St. Cannelburg, IN 47519
2/11/2021: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Boonville First Assembly of God, 900 S 2nd St. Boonville, IN 47601
2/2/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Calvary Temple Church, 5050 N First Ave. Evansville, IN 47710
2/11/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Community Baptist Church, 1026 Pebble Creek Drive Henderson, KY 42420
2/15/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Crossroads Christian Church, 10800 Lincoln Ave. Newburgh, IN 47630
2/2/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dale United Methodist Church, 1 West Elm St. Dale, IN 47523
2/1/2021: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
2/1/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
2/2/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
2/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
2/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Presbyterian Church, 100 South Main St. Henderson, KY 42420
2/8/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Salem United Church of Christ Heusler, 11325 Lower Mt. Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712
2/14/2021: noon - 4 p.m.
St. Mary’s Huntingburg, 313 N Washington St. Huntingburg, IN 47542
2/9/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5564 Saint Raphael St. Dubois, IN 47527
2/7/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tri-State Athletic Club, 555 Tennis Lane Evansville, IN 47715
2/3/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
About blood donation
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a
reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in
generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass ® to complete
their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.