Media Contact: Winston Henvey
972-213-5330 | Winston.Henvey@redcross.org

DALLAS, July 13, 2026 — The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. To help rebuild the national blood supply, the Red Cross encourages North Texas residents to roll up their sleeves and help their neighbors by giving lifesaving blood. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood.

A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Currently, Red Cross distributions to hospitals are nearly 3,500 units higher per week than expected at a time when hospitals often see higher demand for blood products during the height of trauma season. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which could put patient care at risk if not reversed.

The most important way to help end the blood shortage is to book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you, all who come to give July 13-31, 2026, will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). Additional details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/July.

Blood supply misconceptions
Every donation is critical to rebuilding the nation’s blood supply, yet many people may not realize the significant impact a single donation can have on patients in need. A recent Red Cross survey revealed a significant gap between public perception and the reality of the nation's blood supply:

• Less than 1 in 5 respondents understood that blood cannot be stockpiled because it has a limited shelf life and must be continually replenished through volunteer donors.
• Only about half believed it was very likely that they or someone close to them would need blood one day — even though someone in the U.S. receives a blood transfusion every two seconds.

“A readily available blood supply serves as the backbone of modern medicine. Without it, lifesaving treatments and critical access points to care are not possible,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence, medical director for the Red Cross. “Emergency departments, operating rooms, and labor and delivery units can't support patients with the most urgent needs, and cancer patients must wait. We’re asking donors to give now before doctors are forced to make those difficult decisions.”

Irving Blood and Platelet Donation Center
2511 W. Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Plano Blood and Platelet Donation Center
741 N. US-75, Suite 1000
Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 13-31:

Addison

• 7/30/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fiori on Vitruvian Park, Main Building, 3990 Vitruvian Wy.

Arlington

• 7/17/2026: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Medical City Arlington, 3201 Matlock Rd.
• 7/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Shady Valley Country Club, 4001 W. Park Row Dr.
• 7/30/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Arlington YMCA, 7120 S. Cooper St.

Aubrey

• 7/29/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Providence Village Community Center, 9400 Waterman Dr.

Azle

• 7/31/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Azle Lions Club, 412 Commerce St.

Bedford

• 7/23/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Post 379, 1245 N. Industrial Blvd.

Carrollton

• 7/23/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Carrollton Regional Medical Center, 4343 N. Josey Ln.

Cedar Hill

• 7/20/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Morada Cedar Hill, 235 W. Pleasant Run Rd.

Dallas

• 7/13/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., LJA Engineering, Inc., 6060 N. US-75, Ste. 400
• 7/13/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 2055 Kendall Dr.
• 7/20/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd.
• 7/22/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Brookhaven Country Club, 3333 Golfing Green Dr.
• 7/23/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St.
• 7/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Edgemere, 8523 Thackery St.
• 7/24/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brookside Village, 14900 Lasater Rd.
• 7/29/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Junior League of Dallas, 8003 Inwood Rd.
• 7/27/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hyatt Place DFW, 2350 Global Dr.

Denton

• 7/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Medical City Denton, 3537 S. I-35 E
• 7/25/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St.

Desoto

• 7/24/2026: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., DeSoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Fairview

• 7/25/2026: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 651 E. Stacy Rd.

Flower Mound

• 7/13/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W. Windsor Dr
• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1901 Timber Creek Rd.

Fort Worth

• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100
• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Finn's Place, 5860 I-20 Service Rd.
• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St.
• 7/23/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Heritage Clubhouse, 9536 Courtright Dr.
• 7/23/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hulen Mall, 4800 S. Hulen St.
• 7/24/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100
• 7/29/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Medical City Alliance, 3025 N. Tarrant Pkwy
• 7/31/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Red Cross, 6000 Western Pl., Ste. 100

Frisco

• 7/16/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Medical City Frisco, 5575 Frisco Square Blvd.
• 7/25/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brookside at Fields, 13800 Nicollet Dr.
• 7/31/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Phillips Creek Ranch, 4515 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy.

Grand Prairie

• 7/15/2026: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Pkwy.

Grapevine

• 7/27/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 1650 W. College St.
• 7/28/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Wy.

Highland Village

• 7/21/2026: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Highland Shores Community Center, 1 Community Center Rd.

Hurst

• 7/30/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Veritex Bank Building, 860 Airport Fwy.

Little Elm

• 7/15/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lakeview Clubhouse, 400 Lake Point Dr.

McKinney

• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Springhill Suites, 2660 S. US-75
• 7/23/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2150, 1710 N. Church St.
• 7/24/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Baylor Medical Center, 5252 W. University Dr.
• 7/28/2026: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Springhill Suites, 2660 S. US-75

Melissa

• 7/18/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 737 Melissa Rd.

Mesquite

• 7/23/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr.

Northlake

• 7/14/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Canyon Falls HOA, 6950 Canyon Falls Dr.

Oak Point

• 7/22/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wildridge Community Association, 9030 Sunset Ln.

Plano

• 7/18/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., East Plano Islamic Center, 4700 14th St.
• 7/22/2026: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Baylor Scott and White, 1100 Allied Dr.
• 7/27/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W. Park Blvd.

Quinlan

• 7/15/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ford High School, 10064 TX-34

Red Oak

• 7/20/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Red Oak, 320 E. Ovilla Rd.

Southlake

• 7/21/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Timarron Bent Creek Neighborhood Center, 1240 Bent Creek Dr.

The Colony

• 7/30/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Colony City Hall Annex, 6804 Main St.

Tyler

• 7/31/2026: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 320 E. Rieck Rd.

Waxahachie

• 7/15/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Hamilton at Garden Valley, 880 Garden Valley Pkwy.
• 7/17/2026: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., The Avenue Church, 1761 N. Hwy 77

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.