Gift cards by email for those who come to give into mid-May
GREAT FALLS, Mont., April 22, 2026 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.
In addition to the return of outdoor activities and warmer weather, spring vacations can interrupt blood donation patterns. When plans shift away from normal routines, even small disruptions can lead to a quick drop in available blood products.
Spread kindness this spring. Book a time to give blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give April 13-30, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.
All who come to give May 1-17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 22-May 17:
FLATHEAD
Columbia Falls
5/7/2026: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 827 9th St. W.
5/11/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Cedar Creek Lodge, 2nd St. W.
5/14/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Freedom Bank MT, 530 9th St. W.
Kalispell
4/27/2026: 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Moose Lodge, 2158 Highway 2 E.
5/12/2026: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., The Church at Creston, 5447 Highway 35
5/13/2026: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 126 N. Meridian
5/14/2026: 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road
Marion
4/30/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Marion Community Hall, 180 Gopher Lane
Whitefish
5/15/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Olney-Bissell School, 5955 Farm to Market Road
LAKE
Arlee
5/4/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Arlee Fire Dept., 34247 Pow Wow Road
Polson
4/29/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 209 Ridgewater Drive
5/6/2026: 11 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 209 Ridgewater Drive
Ronan
4/24/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 700 4th Ave. S.E.
LINCOLN
Eureka
4/28/2026: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Eureka Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 460 Airport Road
Libby
5/8/2026: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, 209 Health Park Drive
MISSOULA
Missoula
4/23/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Security Bank, 1704 Dearborn Ave.
4/28/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St.
4/30/2026: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., U.S. Forest Service – Northern Region Headquarters, 26 Fort Missoula Road
4/30/2026: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., University of Montana James E. Todd Center, 32 Campus Drive
5/1/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., PEAK Health and Wellness, 5000 Blue Mountain Road
5/7/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Broadway Building, 500 West Broadway
5/7/2026: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Partners in Home Care, 2673 Palmer St.
5/13/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 S. Ave. W.
5/14/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Interstate Bank, 101 E. Front St.
5/15/2026: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Missoula Organization of REALTORS, 724 Burlington
Seeley Lake
5/6/2026: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Seeley-Swan High School, 456 Airport Road
RAVALLI
Hamilton
4/27/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital, 1200 Westwood Drive
5/4/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital, 1200 Westwood Drive
5/12/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane
Stevensville
4/24/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stevensville Community Blood Drive at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College St.
4/29/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stevensville High School, 300 Park Ave.
5/8/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Stevensville Community Blood Drive at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College St.
Victor
4/28/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Victor High School, Victor High School, 425 4th Ave.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
