Blood Donations Needed In Raleigh Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

RALEIGH, NC — The Red Cross urges eligible people to make a blood donation as the busy holiday season approaches.

The current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has reported this time of year in more than a decade.

At least 10,000 donations are needed per week for the next several weeks to meet demand across the U.S. Donations typically slow during the holiday season.

People who give blood between Nov. 1-12 will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. The trip includes round-trip airfare, nine nights of hotel accommodations, a $1,000 gift card for expenses and transportation with tour stops.

Those who donate between Nov. 1-23 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card, courtesy of Amazon.

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

• 11/5/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/5/2021: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/6/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/7/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/8/2021: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., William T Bain AF&AM Lodge. #231, 9429 Ten-Ten Rd (Raleigh)
• 11/8/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/8/2021: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/9/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Delta Air Lines RDU Airport, 2400 Terminal Blvd. (Morrisville)
• 11/9/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/10/2021: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., All Saints Chapel, 110 S. East St #1537 (Raleigh)
• 11/10/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/11/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/11/2021: 9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/11/2021: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Saint James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Road (Raleigh)
• 11/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/13/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/14/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/15/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., AECOM Raleigh Corporate Center A, 5438 Wade Park BLVD. (Raleigh)
• 11/15/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/15/2021: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/16/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Keystone Park, 523 Davis Drive, Suite 200 (Morrisville)
• 11/16/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/17/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/18/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/18/2021: 9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St. (Raleigh)
• 11/19/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/20/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 5713 Yates Mill Pond Rd (Raleigh)
• 11/20/2021: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Precious Arrows, 2800-136 Sumner Blvd (Raleigh)
• 11/21/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/22/2021: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Triangle Rock Club - Raleigh, 6022 Duraleigh Road (Raleigh)
• 11/22/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 8301 Bandford Way (Raleigh)
• 11/22/2021: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Raleigh Blood Donation Center, 100 North Peartree Lane (Raleigh)
• 11/23/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., NCDENR - Archdale Building, 512 North Salisbury St. (Raleigh)

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