08/18/2026
Please donate blood if you can.
American Red Cross Declares Second-Ever National Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate .
The has declared a national amid critically low blood donations and shortages of type .
July 27, 2026
Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening the and threatening patient care
News Summary:
The American Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low.
Red Cross is now limiting distributions of to .
may already be feeling the consequences of the crisis, with some forced to wait for the blood they desperately need.
Don’t wait. Those who may be eligible are urged to book an appointment now at RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.