Urgent call for blood and platelet donors in the region: Here’s where you can donate in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, 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.
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.
The decline in donations comes as summer heat increases and people finalize plans for end-of-school-year activities, travel and school breaks, which can lead to postponed appointments or fewer opportunities to give. The start of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1st and current drought conditions in the region also pose a risk for wildfires. These factors can quickly disrupt the ability to donate in affected areas and potentially delay or cancel blood drives.
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. More details on the incentive program are available at RedCrossBlood.org/June.
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. These include June 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Bend #1371, 63120 Boyd Acres Road; June 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at State & County Offices, 1300 NW Wall Street; June 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bend Surgery Center, 1342 NE Medical Center Dr and Team Kia of Bend, 611 NE Purcell Blvd; June 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Road; and June 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road. The Bend Blood Donation Center at 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110 also has ongoing availability, with dates and times listed on RedCrossblood.org.
In Redmond, Deschutes County, donation times include June 8, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave; June 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mountain View Fellowship Redmond, 1475 SW 35th St; June 15, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grange 812, 707 SW Kalama; and June 16, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Desert Song Community Church Redmond, 433 SW 5th St.
In Sisters, Deschutes County, a drive is scheduled for June 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Athletic Club, 1001 Desperado Trail.
In Madras, Jefferson County, a blood drive is set for June 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Charles, 470 A Street.
