The American Red Cross asked for help across the country Monday to replenish its blood supply after severe late-winter storms impacted transportation networks nationwide.
“Some parts of the nation are still clearing snow, but the threat of severe spring weather is already growing,” according to a statement from the organization. “Now is the time to book a blood or platelet donation appointment to help prevent any future disruption to patient care.”
People can book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross will perform A1C testing on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations made in March and those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients, according to the organization. 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.
Upcoming blood drives planned in the L.A. area include:
— 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Alhambra Masonic Lodge, 9 W. Woodward;
— noon to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N. Pass Ave.;
— 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles;
— noon to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Culver City Blood Donation Center, 5359 Sepulveda Blvd.;
— 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Adventist Health White Memorial, 1720 Cesar Chavez Ave.
— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Carson Community Center, 801 Carson St.;
— noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, 225 N. Canon Drive; and
–11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Ave.
A full list of upcoming blood drives in the area is available at www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/march-2026-bda.html.