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

OMAHA, NE — 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 Omaha area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 1/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., CharterWest Bank, 20041 Manderson St Ste B (Elkhorn)
• 1/21/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/21/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., OneWorld Community Health Center, 4920 S. 30th (Omaha)
• 1/22/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/23/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 6201 N. 60th Street (Omaha)
• 1/24/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Relevant Center, 21220 Elkhorn Dr. (Elkhorn)
• 1/24/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/25/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/26/2022: 11:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/27/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., CSG Systems, Inc., 18020 Burt Street (Elkhorn)
• 1/27/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Commmon Ground, 1701 Veterans Drive (Elkhorn)
• 1/28/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/28/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., B Douglas Construction, 20816 West Gruenther Rd Suite 101 (Gretna)
• 1/29/2022: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 4837 Woolworth (Omaha)
• 1/29/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/30/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 1/31/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/1/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/2/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., NP Dodge Real Estate, 613 N 204th Avenue Circle (Elkhorn)
• 2/2/2022: 11:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/3/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., DTN, 18205 Capital Ave. (Elkhorn)
• 2/3/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nebraska State Office Building, 1313 Farnam St. (Omaha)
• 2/4/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/5/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/6/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/7/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/8/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/9/2022: 11:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St John Lutheran Church, 322 Molley Street (Bennington)
• 2/11/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/12/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/13/2022: 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)
• 2/13/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saddle Creek Baker's Supermarket, 888 S. Saddle Creek Rd (Omaha)
• 2/14/2022: 11:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Dewey Blood Donation Center, 3838 Dewey Ave (Omaha)

Click here to see more Red Cross blood drives in the Omaha 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.