Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Blood donation appointments have increased since the American Red Cross declared its first-ever blood shortage crisis, but winter storms have dampened momentum.

The number of Red Cross blood donors declined 10 percent since the pandemic began. Ongoing blood drive cancellations due to the pandemic and winter weather have complicated efforts. Hundreds of blood drives were canceled in January due to winter storms.

The Red Cross collects about 40 percent of the country's blood donation supply.

People who donate blood or plasma through the Red Cross during February will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.

People who give blood or plasma during January will automatically be entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California. The package includes round-trip airfare, entry to the official NFL tailgate event and three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $500 gift card for other expenses.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Orange County area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 1/21/2022: 0 0.0. - 0 0.0., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/21/2022: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/21/2022: 0 0.0. - 0 0.0., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/21/2022: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Blvd (Garden Grove)
• 1/21/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker Street (La Palma)
• 1/21/2022: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr (Laguna Hills)
• 1/21/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Harbor View Community, 1854 Port Westbourne Place (Newport Beach)
• 1/21/2022: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive (Santa Ana)
• 1/22/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/22/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/22/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr (Laguna Hills)
• 1/22/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive (Santa Ana)
• 1/23/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/23/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/23/2022: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot, 3652 Michelson Drive (Irvine)
• 1/23/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr (Laguna Hills)
• 1/23/2022: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive (Santa Ana)
• 1/24/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/24/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., MedZon Health, 2099 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)
• 1/24/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buena Park Library, 7150 La Palma Ave. (Buena Park)
• 1/24/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, 1701 W. Baker (Costa Mesa)
• 1/24/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/24/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr (Laguna Hills)
• 1/24/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Equity Office, 6 Hutton Centre, Suite 1200 (Santa Ana)
• 1/24/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive (Santa Ana)
• 1/24/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Yorba Linda Masonic Center, 4847 Main St (Yorba Linda)
• 1/25/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave (Fullerton)
• 1/25/2022: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Compass, 33522 Niguel Rd, Suite 100 (Dana Point)
• 1/25/2022: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10280 Slater (Fountain Valley)
• 1/25/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St (Fountain Valley)
• 1/25/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr (Laguna Hills)
• 1/25/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saddleback Church, The Refinery, 1 Saddleback Parkway (Lake Forest)
• 1/25/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive (Santa Ana)
• 1/25/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Westminster Community Services, 8200 Westminster Blvd (Westminster)

Click here to see more Red Cross blood drives in the Orange County area, or search for others nearby.

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.