Blood, shortage continues across U.S., here's where you can donate blood in the Valley
Mahoning Valley - The American Red Cross is still experiencing a national blood and platelet shortage across the country and is encouraging folks in the Mahoning Valley and beyond to donate as soon as possible.
According to a press release from the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio, donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.
"When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable – especially if there is a major accident or emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood during a disaster," said Red Cross Medical Director, Dr. Baia Lasky.
Here in the Mahoning Valley, there will be plenty of opportunities to help by donating blood throughout the month of October. A complete list of dates, times and locations of upcoming blood drives in the Valley can be found below.
- Monday, October 2, noon to 6:00 p.m. at Howland Community Church (198, Niles-Cortland Road)
- Monday, October 2, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge 305 (824, E. State Street in Salem)
- Tuesday, October 3, noon to 6:00 p.m. at Champion Presbyterian Church (4997, Mahoning Avenue NW)
- Wednesday, October 4, noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Fire Department on Route 7
- Wednesday, October 4, noon to 6:00 p.m. at Valley Christian Church (7155, Glenwood Avenue in Boardman)
- Thursday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth Hospital's Boardman Campus (8401 Market Street)
- Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Austintown Library (600 S. Raccoon Road)
- Tuesday, October 10, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at South Range Elementary School (11300 Columbiana-Canfield Road in Canfield)
- Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Saint Demetrios Community Center (3223 Atlantic Street in Warren)
- Wednesday, October 11, noon to 5:30 p.m. at Cortland United Methodist Church (155 N. High Street)
- Thursday, October 12, 8:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heartland Christian School (28, Pittsburgh Road in Columbiana)
- Friday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church (1420, Oak Hill in Youngstown)
- Friday, October 13, noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Salem Community Center (1098, N. Ellsworth Avenue)
- Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Boardman Public Library (7680, Glenwood Avenue)
- Tuesday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kent State University's Salem Campus (2491, SR-45)
- Tuesday, October 17, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Poland Library (311 S. Main Street)
- Tuesday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at First Church of Christ (20 W. Martin Street in East Palestine)
- Wednesday, October 18, noon to 6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (367 N. Main Street in Hubbard)
Anyone who comes out to any of these blood drives and donates will receive a $15 Amazon gift card via email. To make an appointment for any of these upcoming drives, click here.
