Blood Donations Needed In Portland Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

PORTLAND, OR — Blood donations typically wane in the warmer months. The Red Cross and other organizations are working hard to shore up the nation's reserves.

Blood donations are also down in part because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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 Portland area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 5/6/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lake Bible Church, 4565 Carmen Drive (Lake Oswego)
• 5/6/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fred Meyer, Inc, 3500 SE 26th Avenue (Portland)
• 5/6/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Griffis South Waterfront Apts, 650 S Gaines Street (Portland)
• 5/6/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Pius Church, 1280 NW Saltzman (Portland)
• 5/7/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/7/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fred Meyer, Inc, 3500 SE 26th Avenue (Portland)
• 5/7/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Rose City Studio, 1420 NW 17th Avenue (Portland)
• 5/8/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 2146 SE Monroe Street (Milwaukie)
• 5/8/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/8/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Portland Christian School, 12425 NE San Rafael (Portland)
• 5/9/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/10/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Christ the King Catholic Church Parish Center, 11709 SE Fuller Road (Milwaukie)
• 5/10/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., AC Hotel, 888 SW 3rd Avenue (Portland)
• 5/10/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/10/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road (Portland)
• 5/11/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/12/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Colliers International, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd #150 (Portland)
• 5/12/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Starbucks NE Fremont 46th PDX, 4633 NE Fremont Street (Portland)
• 5/12/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/13/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/13/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Columbia Sportswear, 14370 NW Science Park Drive (Portland)
• 5/14/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/15/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/15/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Avenue (Portland)
• 5/15/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fred Meyer Burlingame, 7555 SW Barbur Blvd (Portland)
• 5/16/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Classic Sash & Door, 1106 SE 6th Avenue (Portland)
• 5/17/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/17/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road (Portland)
• 5/18/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Marquis Companies, 4560 SE International Way, Suite 100 (Portland)
• 5/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lloyd Center Mall - Vacant Space, 2201 Lloyd Center (Portland)
• 5/18/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)
• 5/19/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., CENTRL Office Downtown, 1155 SW Morrison Street (Portland)
• 5/19/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore Street (Portland)
• 5/19/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Avenue (Portland)

Click here to see more Red Cross blood drives in the Portland 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.

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 through May 15 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card by email courtesy of Suburban Propane.

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.