American Red Cross.
(The following press release was provided verbatim by the American Red Cross of Southea
The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.
Over 500 blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of the year, causing more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. In the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region, 13 blood drives have been affected, with close to 350 blood product donations going uncollected. In addition to the disruption of blood drives, dangerous weather conditions have also made it tougher to transport vital blood products, which could potentially affect deliveries to hospitals in some locations.
Patient care is at risk — donors in unaffected areas are asked to book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those in areas facing extreme winter weather are asked to give when it’s safe to do so. All who come to give Jan. 26-Feb. 28, 2026, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Heart for details.
Hospital Impact
Shortfalls in blood and platelet donations caused by recent winter storms are putting further strain on the national blood supply, forcing some hospitals to cancel elective procedures due to blood product shortages. When supplies are critically low, trauma surgeons and other doctors face the real possibility that blood could run out when it’s needed most. Now is the time to give blood or platelets before doctors have to face difficult decisions about which patients can safely move forward with treatment, and who will need to wait.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities through Feb. 28 in Southeastern Pennsylvania:
BUCKS COUNTY
Langhorne Blood Donation Center
100 N. Bucks Town Drive, Suite 204, Langhorne
Bristol
2/21/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Mark's School, 1024 Radcliff St.
Chalfont
2/28/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bharatiya Temple, Inc., 1612 County Line Road
Doylestown
2/25/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fred Beans Subaru, 854 N. Easton Road
Langhorne
2/27/2026: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Jefferson Bucks Hospital, 380 Oxford Valley Road
New Hope
2/26/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., New Hope Eagle Fire Company No. 46, 46 N. Sugan Road
Newtown
2/26/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Crossing Community Church, 80 Lower Silver Lake Road
Southampton
2/23/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Road
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DELAWARE COUNTY
Wilmington Blood Donation Center
5329 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
(less than 1 mile from PA state line)
Bryn Mawr
2/23/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, 1229 E. Lancaster Ave.
Chesterbrook
2/25/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Circuit, 851 Duportail Road
Havertown
2/24/2026: 6 a.m. - 11 a.m., Haverford Area YMCA, 891 N. Eagle Road
2/25/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road
Media
2/25/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., VFW Post No. 3460, 11 Hilltop St.
2/25/2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Delaware County Community College, Founders Hall, 901 S. Media Line Road
2/26/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Delaware County Community College, Founders Hall, 901 S. Media Line Road
Springfield
2/17/2026: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road
2/20/2026: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Springfield YMCA, 194 West Sproul Road
Wayne
2/19/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wayne United Methodist Church, 210 S Wayne Ave.
2/27/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY
East Norriton Blood Donation Center
2880 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton
Horsham Blood Donation Center
116G Welsh Road, Horsham
Abington
2/19/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Penn State University, Lares Building, 1600 Woodland Road
Blue Bell
2/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Helena School, 1301 Yost Road
Collegeville
2/23/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St.
Conshohocken
2/25/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saint Matthew Parish, 219 Fayette St.
Glenside
2/24/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., VFW Post No. 676 North Penn, 2519 Jenkintown Road
2/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 654 N. Easton Road
Meadowbrook
2/26/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Holy Redeemer Hospital, 1648 Huntingdon Pike
Norristown
2/25/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Pathway School, 162 Egypt Road
2/26/2026: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Methacton High School, 1001 Kriebel Mill Road
North Wales
2/19/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., North Wales Area Library, 233 S. Swartley St.
2/23/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 211 S. Main St.
2/23/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Ukranian American Sports Center, 1 Lower State Road
Oaks
2/21/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Ave.
Penn Valley
2/20/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Beth Am Israel Synagogue, 1301 Hagys Ford Road
Souderton
2/20/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Calvary Church, 820 Route 113
2/24/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St.
Spring House
2/26/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Spring House Estates, 728 Norristown Road
Telford
2/16/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Penn Valley Grace Brethren Church, 320 Third St.
2/27/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Ave.
Wyndmoor
2/20/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Springfield Township Community Center, 1200 E Willow Grove Ave.
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Philadelphia Blood Donation Center
700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia
Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center
1401 Rhawn St., Philadelphia
2/21/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Block Church-Northeast, 9768 Verree Road
2/22/2026: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 1339 Green St.
2/24/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Lehigh Baptist Church, 934 Alburger Ave.
2/26/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Temple University, Student Faculty Center, 3340 N. Broad St.
2/26/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tenth Presbyterian Church, 1701 Delancey St.
2/26/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 200 E. Wyoming Ave.
2/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pilgrim Baptist Church, 5930 Rising Sun Ave.
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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.
