Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Philadelphia Area

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A severe blood shortage has prompted some hospitals to slow the pace of elective surgeries while the Red Cross works overtime to get eligible people to donate.

Donor turnout is typically lower in the summer, but that is especially true this summer as people make plans and travel after a year of limited interactions, according to the Red Cross.

All types of blood donations are needed, but there is an especially high demand for type O donors and those willing to give platelets.

People who donate blood between July 1 and 6 will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat while supplies last. Donors who give between July 7 and 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card, plus a chance to win free gas for a year.

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

• 7/1/2021: 11 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/1/2021: 11 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/2/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/2/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/2/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road (Philadelphia)
• 7/2/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue (Philadelphia)
• 7/2/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard, 1001 Intrepid Avenue (Philadelphia)
• 7/3/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., American Red Cross Eastern PA, 2221 Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/3/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/3/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/3/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/4/2021: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/4/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/5/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/5/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/6/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Red Cross Eastern PA, 2221 Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/6/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/6/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/6/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross Eastern PA, 2221 Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/7/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road (Philadelphia)
• 7/7/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road (Philadelphia)
• 7/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/7/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road (Philadelphia)
• 7/8/2021: 11 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/8/2021: 11 a.m. - 6:15 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/9/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/9/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/9/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue (Philadelphia)
• 7/10/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/10/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/11/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/12/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 700 Spring Garden Street (Philadelphia)
• 7/12/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn Street (Philadelphia)

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

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.

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.