Red Cross faces severe blood shortage, holds blood drives to offset impact of recent winter storms
February 5, 2026
The American Red Cross is currently experiencing a severe blood shortage and urging people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on the blood supply. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible. As a thank-you, all who come to give through Feb. 28 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Heart for details.
Philadelphia residents can donate blood at the following locations:
Philadelphia Blood Donation Center
700 Spring Garden St.
Monday-Wednesday: 11:45 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 7:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center
1401 Rhawn St.
Monday-Wednesday: 11:45 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 7:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Also, the following blood drives will take place in West Philadelphia and Center City:
Friday, Feb. 6, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Pennsylvania Hospital Pine Building, 800 Spruce St.
Monday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – University of Pennsylvania, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Tenth Presbyterian Church, 1701 Delancey St.