Blood crisis persists, donors needed now to help protect patient 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. 10-31

Dedham

8/10/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/11/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/13/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/14/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/15/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/16/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/17/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/18/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/20/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/21/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/22/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/23/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/24/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/25/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/27/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/28/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/29/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/30/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

8/31/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Dedham Blood Donation Center, 180 Rustcraft Road

Foxborough

8/20/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Answer is Fitness - Foxboro, 7 Lincoln Road

8/26/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Boyden Library, 2 Baker Street