INDIANA — As communities prepare for the Memorial Day holiday, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for residents to schedule blood and platelet donation appointments. Keeping hospital shelves fully stocked in the coming weeks is a vital pillar of summer safety, ensuring medical facilities can respond instantly to emergencies.
With millions of Americans expected to hit the roads, lakes, and campgrounds over the holiday weekend, the statistical risk of traumatic accidents increases significantly. Blood and platelets available on hospital shelves are critical for treating severe injuries and massive bleeding.
Recognizing Trauma Awareness Month, officials emphasize that donors of all blood types are needed now to support patients who rely on regular, lifesaving transfusions.
Donor Incentives: Beach Towels and Gift Cards
To encourage donors to book appointments during this crucial transition period, the Red Cross is offering exclusive seasonal incentives:
- May Donations (Through May 31, 2026): All who come to give by the end of the month will receive an oversized Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
- June Donations (June 1 – June 28, 2026): All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus automatic entry into a drawing to win one of two $7,500 gift cards.
Upcoming Regional Donation Opportunities (May 20 – June 7)
A comprehensive list of donation locations across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeastern Illinois includes:
SOUTHERN INDIANA LOCATIONS
Daviess County
- Montgomery
- May 20: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Providence Mennonite Church, 4738 US 50
- Washington
- May 21: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Daviess County Family YMCA, 405 NE 3rd St
Dubois County
- Ferdinand
- May 24: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 341 E. 10th St
- June 2: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Seufert Construction, 2125 Main St
- Jasper
- May 22: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Shiloh Church, 1971 W. SR 56
- June 1: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Holy Family Catholic Church, 950 E. Church Ave
- June 2: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Jasper Church of the Nazarene, 1050 W. Ackerman Rd
- June 3: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Habig Community Center, 1301 St. Charles St
- Schnellville
- May 28: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Schnellville Community Club, 7855 E. Market St
Gibson County
- Haubstadt
- May 28: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Knights of Columbus Council 2215, 117 S. Main St
Knox County
- Vincennes
- May 20: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Highland Woods, 1377 Hart St
- May 21: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Bethlehem General Baptist Church, 9 W. Jefferson Ave
- June 3: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, YMCA of Vincennes, 2010 College Ave
Perry County
- Tell City
- May 29: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Perry County Memorial Hospital, 8885 IN-237
Pike County
- Petersburg
- June 4: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 207 S. 7th St
- Winslow
- May 27: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Patoka Township VFD Station 51, 1554 IN-64
Posey County
- Poseyville
- May 26: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Poseyville Community Center, 60 N. Church St
Spencer County
- Chrisney
- May 26: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Spencer County 4-H Youth and Community Center, 1101 E. CR 800 N
Wanderburgh County (Evansville)
- Evansville Blood Donation Center (29 S. Stockwell Rd)
- May 20, 26, 27, June 2, 3: 12:30 PM – 7:15 PM
- May 22, 23, 29, June 5, 6: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
- May 25: 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM
- May 30: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
- American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter (29 S. Stockwell Rd)
- May 21, June 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- May 28: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Other Evansville Locations
- May 27: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, 1On1 Church, 6501 Madison Ave
- May 29: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Parkview Care Center, 2819 N. St. Joseph Ave
- May 31: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saint Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave
- June 1: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Armstrong Recreational Center, 15849 Big Cynthiana Rd
- June 4: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, St. Vincent, 3700 Washington Ave
Warrick County
- Newburgh
- June 4: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Newburgh United Methodist Church, 4178 Highway 261
WESTERN KENTUCKY LOCATIONS
Henderson County (Henderson)
- May 22: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Audubon Kids Zone, 1325 Powell St
- June 3: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Henderson Elks Lodge #206, 122 N. Elm St
- June 7: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Holy Name Church, 511 Second St
Union County
- Morganfield
- June 2: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, St. Ann Catholic Church, 304 Church St
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS
Edwards County
- Albion
- June 1: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, House of Prayer, 230 N. 5th St
Lawrence County
- Lawrenceville
- May 27: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, VFW Post 2244, 511 12th St
Saline County
- Eldorado
- May 28: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 103 Grayson Rd
- Harrisburg
- June 2: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Harris Pruett Building, 107 E. Church St
White County
- Carmi
- May 22: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VFW Post 3851, 406 E. Main St
Donation Eligibility and How to Schedule
Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on Alexa Echo devices.
Save Time with RapidPass: Donors can streamline their appointment by completing their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation. Instructions are available at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.
General Requirements: At check-in, a blood donor card, driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required. Eligible donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent where permitted by law), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. High school students and donors 18 or younger must also meet specific height and weight parameters.
