The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.
In addition to the return of outdoor activities and warmer weather, spring vacations can interrupt blood donation patterns. When plans shift away from normal routines, even small disruptions can lead to a quick drop in available blood products.
Spread kindness this spring. Book a time to give blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give April 13-30, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.
All who come to give May 1-17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Rockland County and Westchester County between April 22-May 17:
Rockland County
Sparkill
5/16/2026: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Charles Church, 432 Valentine Avenue
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Westchester County
Ardsley
5/6/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Westchester School of Dental Assistants, 1053 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204
Hawthorne
4/29/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 40 Saw Mill River Road, Upper Level 3
5/8/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Red Cross, 40 Saw Mill River Road, Upper Level 3
Mamaroneck
5/1/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Village of Mamaroneck, 1 Harbor Island Park
5/12/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Thomas’ Episcopal church, 168 W Boston Post Road
Mount Vernon
5/7/2026: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mount Vernon Public Library, 28 S. 1st Avenue
New Rochelle
5/12/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Lawton Street
Ossining
4/27/2026: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Ossining High School, 29 South Highland Avenue
Peekskill
5/6/2026: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown Street
5/8/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 274, 936 McKinley Street
Port Chester
5/8/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Port Chester Senior Center, 222 Grace Church Street
Rye
4/23/2026: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Osborn School, 10 Osborne Road
Rye Brook
4/23/2026: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 761 King Street
Scarsdale
4/30/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 40 Bell Road
5/14/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Legion Post 979, 40 Bell Road
West Harrison
5/6/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., West Harrison Senior Center, 251 Underhill Avenue
White Plains
5/13/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 1 North Lexington Avenue
Yorktown Heights
5/2/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Boulevard
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.