Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Evansville Area

EVANSVILLE, IN — The need for local blood donations remains high as coronavirus vaccines become more available and people begin to resume more of their normal activities.

People who have received a coronavirus vaccine can donate blood so long as they are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer's name, according to the American Red Cross. There is no waiting period after getting a vaccine dose.

All blood types are needed, especially type O, to refuel the country’s blood stockpile for the spring and summer.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

People who donate blood, platelets or plasma in May through the Red Cross will be automatically entered for a chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps five from Suburban Propane. Anyone who donates between May 1 and 15 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card by email courtesy of Suburban Propane.

Red Cross blood drives follow coronavirus safety protocols including temperature screening, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Evansville area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 4/22/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/23/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/24/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/26/2021: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary Street (Evansville)
• 4/26/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary Street (Evansville)
• 4/26/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/27/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/27/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Calvary Temple Church, 5050 N First Ave (Evansville)
• 4/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/28/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/30/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 4/30/2021: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., North East Park Baptist Church, 1215 N Boeke Rd (Evansville)
• 5/1/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/3/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/4/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/4/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/5/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Wyndmoor of Evansville, 6521 Greendale Dr. (Evansville)
• 5/5/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/6/2021: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hampton Inn Evansville/Airport, 5701 Highway 41 North (Evansville)
• 5/7/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/8/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/10/2021: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/10/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/10/2021: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/11/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/12/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/14/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/15/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/16/2021: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/17/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/17/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/18/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Post 1114, 110 N Wabash Ave of Flags (Evansville)
• 5/18/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)
• 5/19/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road (Evansville)

Click here to see more Red Cross blood drives in the Evansville area, or search for others nearby.

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Red Cross is testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibodies may indicate a person's immune system developed antibodies in response to a coronavirus infection or a vaccine. Plasma from whole blood donations that tests positive for high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used in convalescent plasma treatments for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available to donors within two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity, according to the Red Cross.