INDIANA — As the school year winds down and Hoosiers gear up for summer vacations, the American Red Cross is reminding residents that just one hour of their time can lead to a lifetime of impact for patients in need.
In a press release issued May 6, 2026, the Red Cross urged donors to book appointments now to help the blood supply stay ahead of “seasonal pressures.” As schedules become packed with graduation parties and travel, donation appointments typically drop, creating a critical need for all blood types and platelet donors to step forward.
To thank those who take the time to give during this busy transition month, the Red Cross is offering several “thank you” gifts:
- May 1–17: Donors will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card via email.
- May 18–31: Donors will receive an oversized Red Cross beach towel (while supplies last).
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities: May 6–31
Find a location near you to make an impact this month:
Bartholomew County
- Columbus:
- May 13: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St.
- May 15: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.
- May 18: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., District 6 Event Space, 1395 W 200 S.
- May 29: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 618 8th St.
- May 30: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Columbus East High School, 230 S Marr Rd.
- Edinburgh: May 8: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Mann’s Harley-Davidson, 3250 Market Pl Dr.
- Hope: May 18: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St.
Boone County
- Lebanon: May 27: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Boone County Sheriff’s Office, 1905 Indianapolis Ave.
Brown County
- Nashville: May 22: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St.
Delaware County
- Muncie:
- May 14: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 2401 W University Ave.
- May 26: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., YMCA of Muncie, 615 N Walnut St.
- May 27: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Delaware County Fairgrounds, 1210 N. Wheeling Ave.
Hamilton County
- Carmel:
- May 11: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E 151st St.
- May 16: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11257 Temple Dr.
- Fishers:
- May 13: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Billericay Park Community Building, 12690 Promise Rd.
- May 15: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., IU Health Fishers Medical Office, 13100 E 136th St.
- Noblesville (Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing):
- May 6, 13, 20, 27: 12 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
- May 7, 14, 21, 28: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- May 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Hancock County
- Fortville: May 21: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Vernon Township Fire Department, 602 Vitality Dr.
Hendricks County
- Avon:
- May 6: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Washington Township Parks, 435 Whipple Ln.
- May 17: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E US Highway 36.
- Brownsburg:
- May 19: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Arbuckle Acres-Bundy Lodge, 7024 Lucas Dr.
- May 20: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Connection Pointe Christian Church, 1800 N Green St.
- Coatesville: May 28: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Heritage Lake Clubhouse, 1000 Clubhouse Rd.
- Danville: May 6: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, 189 E Campus Blvd.
- Plainfield:
- May 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Duke Energy, 1000 E Main St.
- May 19: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Library, 1120 Stafford Rd.
- May 21 & 22: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., DSV, 2363 Perry Rd.
Jennings County
- North Vernon:
- May 18: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 240 W Poplar.
- May 20: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saint Vincent Jennings Hospital, 301 Henry St.
- May 29: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School, 212 Washington St.
Johnson County
- Bargersville: May 14: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Town Hall, 24 N Main St.
- Franklin: May 26: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Public Library, 401 State St.
- Greenwood:
- May 7: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Our Lady of Greenwood, 335 S Meridian St.
- May 14: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Library White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd.
- Trafalgar: May 11: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Public Library, 424 S Tower St.
- Whiteland: May 26: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Library Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd.
Lawrence County
- Bedford:
- May 8: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., IU Health Bedford, 2900 W 16th St.
- May 26: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 2394 Mt Pleasant Rd.
Madison County
- Anderson: May 18: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Park Place Church of God, 501 College Dr.
- Elwood: May 29: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., East Main Street Christian Church, 1801 Main St.
- Lapel: May 6: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford St.
- Pendleton:
- May 7: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Juvenile Correctional Facility, 9310 S State Rd 67.
- May 20: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 611 W State St.
Marion County
- Beech Grove: May 8: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Beech Grove High School, 5330 Hornet Ave.
- Indianapolis (Blood Donation Center, 1510 N Meridian St):
- Multiple dates including May 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31. (Check app for specific times).
- Indianapolis (Other Locations):
- May 8 & 9: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway Plaza Village, 4790 W 16th St.
- May 11: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Meridian Street UMC, 5500 N Meridian St.
- May 26: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Riley Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr.
Monroe County
- Bloomington:
- May 6: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., IU Willkie Auditorium, 150 N Rose Ave.
- May 7: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ivy Tech, 200 Daniels Way.
- May 7, 15, 22, 27: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Showers Business Plaza, 320 W 8th St.
- May 13: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Christ Community Church, 503 S High St.
Morgan, Putnam, and Shelby Counties
- Mooresville: May 27: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Post 103, 350 E Main St.
- Greencastle: May 22: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Putnam County YMCA, 1111 Calbert Wy.
- Shelbyville: May 23 & 31: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Legion Post 70, 1125 Miller Ave.
How to Donate
To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Donors can save time on the day of their appointment by using RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete their health history questionnaire online before arriving.
