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Red Cross urges donors to help reverse ongoing national blood crisis

 August 12, 2026

INDIANA — The American Red Cross is continuing its urgent call for blood and platelet donors of all types as a nationwide blood crisis threatens local patient care.

The health organization issued its second national blood crisis in history in late July after supply levels plummeted to a four-year summer low. While thousands of donors across Indiana have answered the call, officials emphasize that the blood supply remains under severe pressure as families transition into back-to-school routines and wrap up late-summer plans.

According to Red Cross officials, adding just three additional donors to every scheduled blood drive could help stabilize supply levels and ensure hospitals maintain the lifesaving products needed for surgeries, emergency care, and chronic treatments.

To encourage donations throughout the end of the month, everyone who comes to give blood or platelets between August 1 and August 31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card via email.

How to Schedule an Appointment

Donors can book an appointment by:

  • Using the free Red Cross Blood Donor App
  • Visiting RedCrossBlood.org
  • Calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Indiana Donation Opportunities (Aug. 12–31, 2026)

Below is the complete list of scheduled blood drives across central and southern Indiana:

Bartholomew County

  • Columbus
    • Aug. 12: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St.
    • Aug. 17: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Bartholomew County Library, 536 5th St.
    • Aug. 25: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St.
    • Aug. 26: 2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Bartholomew County Eastside Library, 421 McClure Rd.

Boone County

  • Whitestown
    • Aug. 15: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hussey-Mayfield Library (Whitestown Branch), 6310 Albert S. White Dr.

Delaware County

  • Muncie
    • Aug. 12: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., YMCA of Muncie, 615 N. Walnut St.
    • Aug. 18: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 2401 W. University Ave.

Hamilton County

  • Carmel
    • Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St.
  • Fishers
    • Aug. 20: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Billericay Park Multi-Purpose Community Building, 12690 Promise Rd.
    • Aug. 20: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Hub and Spoke, 8100 E. 106th St.
    • Aug. 25: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sun King Brewing, 9713 District N. Dr., Suite 1220
  • Noblesville(Noblesville IN Blood Donation Center, 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700)
    • Aug. 12: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 13: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 15: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 18: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 19: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 20: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 22: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 25: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 26: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
    • Aug. 29: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Hancock County

  • Fortville
    • Aug. 21: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Vernon Township Fire Department, 602 Vitality Dr.
  • Greenfield
    • Aug. 17: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.
    • Aug. 30: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 1741 S. State St.

Hendricks County

  • Avon
    • Aug. 13: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Harmony of Avon Baptist Church, 5693 Broyles Rd.
    • Aug. 23: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Journey Church, 5250 E. US-36
    • Aug. 30: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E. US Hwy 36
  • Brownsburg
    • Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Arbuckle Acres-Bundy Lodge, 7024 Lucas Dr.
  • Plainfield
    • Aug. 19: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Duke Energy, 1000 E. Main St.

Jennings County

  • North Vernon
    • Aug. 13: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tea Creek Baptist Church, 5280 S. Co. Rd. 300 W.
    • Aug. 17: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 515 Buckeye St.
    • Aug. 18: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School, 212 Washington St.

Johnson County

  • Franklin
    • Aug. 19: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Johnson County Public Library, 401 State St.

Lawrence County

  • Bedford
    • Aug. 25: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1515 20th St.
  • Mitchell
    • Aug. 18: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., First Baptist Church – Mitchell, 722 W. Frank St.

Madison County

  • Lapel
    • Aug. 20: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford St.
  • Pendleton
    • Aug. 31: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fall Creek Christian Church, 1102 W. 700 S.

Marion County

  • Beech Grove
    • Aug. 13: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave.
  • Indianapolis
    • Aug. 12: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 14: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 16: 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 16: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saint Simon the Apostle, 8155 Oaklandon Rd.
    • Aug. 17: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Riley Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr.
    • Aug. 17: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 18: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Delta Air Lines, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr.
    • Aug. 18: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 20: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 21: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 23: 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 24: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., IU Health Methodist Hospital, 1800 N. Capitol Ave.
    • Aug. 24: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 25: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., OneAmerica, 1 American Sq.
    • Aug. 25: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Westin Hotel Indianapolis, 241 W. Washington St.
    • Aug. 25: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 26: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., American Red Cross, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 26: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., OneAmerica, 1 American Sq.
    • Aug. 28: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 30: 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.
    • Aug. 31: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis IN Blood Donation Center, 1510 N. Meridian St.

Monroe County

  • Bloomington
    • Aug. 13: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way
    • Aug. 19: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 221 E. 6th St.
    • Aug. 20: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way
    • Aug. 22: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Harley Davidson, 522 W. Gourley Pike
    • Aug. 26: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W. Airport Rd.
    • Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 200 Daniels Way
    • Aug. 29: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Eagle’s Nest Event Venue, 2250 E. Pointe Rd.
    • Aug. 31: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Indiana University (Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall), 900 E. 7th St.

Morgan County

  • Mooresville
    • Aug. 12: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., American Legion Post 103, 350 E. Main St.

Putnam County

  • Greencastle
    • Aug. 24: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St.
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