Emergency Blood Shortage

Emergency Blood Shortage

There is a steep decline in blood donations. All donors are needed immediately to ensure lifesaving patient care is available.

There is a steep decline in blood donations. All donors are needed immediately to ensure lifesaving patient care is available.
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The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross proudly serves 6.4 million people in 47 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Our four chapters cover from Richland County, OH to Northern Kentucky and from Southeast Indiana over to Athens County, OH. Our region boasts eight blood donation centers and a one of the top five Red Cross blood labs in the country based on the volume of product moved through our facility. We are led by volunteers and financially supported by generous residents, corporations and foundations.

Local Events

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Donate for FREE Cedar Point or Kings Island Tickets!

Donate at select drives from May 22 - August 14

All donors at these select blood drives will get a FREE ticket good at either park

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Donate for FREE Cedar Point or Kings Island Tickets!

July 1- 31, while supplies last.

Give blood or platelets at our Cincinnati, Newark or Lancaster Donation Centers during July and receive a free ticket good at either park

Cincinnati Reds baseball stadium
Reds Ticket Raffle Blood Drives

July 6 - August 27

Come give blood for your chance to win a Reds ticket bundle!

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Locations

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross serves the area through 4 chapter locations and 7 Blood Donation Centers.
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Find the local chapter nearest you.
FIND THE LOCAL CHAPTER NEAR YOU

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Chapter and Office Locations

Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter
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2111 Dana Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45207
513-579-3000 Details
Central Ohio Chapter
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995 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
614-253-2740 Details
East Central Ohio Chapter
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143 S. 30th Street
Newark, OH 43058
740-349-9442 Details
Miami Valley Chapter
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370 West 1st Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-222-6711 Details

Blood Donation Centers

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

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Blood Donation Center Locations

Lewis Center Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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1327 Cameron Avenue
Lewis Center, OH 43035
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Newark OH American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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225 N 21st St.
Newark, OH 43055
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Carriage Place Blood Donation Center
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4820 Sawmill Road
Columbus, OH 43235
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Gahanna Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center - Stone Ridge
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337 Stone Ridge Lane
Gahanna, OH 43230
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Delaware Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center – OH
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380 Hills-Miller Road
Delaware, OH 43015
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Lancaster Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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2405 N. Columbus St Ste. 120 Building D
Lancaster, OH 43130
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Cincinnati American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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2111 Dana Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45207
1-800-RED CROSS Details

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News

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July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026
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Venezuela: Red Cross Movement Responds in the Aftermath of Back-to-Back Earthquakes
July 10, 2026
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A Legacy of Red Cross Service: Four Generations of Humanitarians
July 10, 2026
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Press Releases

Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage after Blood Supply Falls 25%
July 13, 2026
Grainger and the American Red Cross celebrate 25 years of partnership strengthening communities
June 26, 2026
URGENT CALL: Blood and platelet donors needed now
May 28, 2026
Red Cross, Clinton County EMA, & County fire departments partner to save lives
May 27, 2026
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