Red Cross Issues Urgent Call For Blood Donations

The American Red Cross has issued an urgent call for blood and platelet donations. Red Cross Communications Manager Todd Kulman says there is less than a three-day supply of most blood types and less than two-days of type O. A 5-day supply is ideal.

“This comes after a significant shortfall in donations during the Fourth of July holiday week, and the Red Cross has also seen some challenges finding new blood donors,” Kulman said.

Kulman says there are numerous opportunities around the state to donate. There will be blood drives throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties this month. You can see a list of them below.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 10-31:

Berrien County —

Saint Joseph
7/17/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Caretel Inns of Lakeland, 3905 Lorraine Path

Coloma
7/18/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Coloma Township Office, 4919 Paw Paw Lake rd

Saint Joseph
7/19/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main Street

Buchanan
7/22/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Buchanan American Legion, 403 E. Front Street

Stevensville
7/22/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., The Anchor Church of God, 5020 Cleveland Ave

Benton Harbor
7/24/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Celebration Cinema, 1468 Cinema Way

Sodus
7/25/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 4071 Naomi Road

Berrien Springs
7/30/2019: 11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Andrews University Pioneer Memorial, 400 University Blvd.

Cass County —

Dowagiac
7/26/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 210 North Front Street

Van Buren County —

South Haven
7/10/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 6701 Blue Star Highway South

Lawton
7/15/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Evangelical Mennonite Church, 425 Nursery Street

South Haven
7/23/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Moose Lodge 697, 1025 Wells St

Hartford
7/26/2019: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 East Main Street