Summer 2026 Emergency Blood Shortage

Red background PSA: ALERT—Blood donors are needed NOW; American Red Cross logo on the right with donation message.

The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage. Summer blood donations are far lower than needed as hospitals work to help accident victims, patients fighting cancer, those with chronic blood disorders and others. You can help make sure patients across the country receive lifesaving medical treatments.

Make an appointment today to donate. Use the Blood Donor App, visit Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your donation.