Red Cross needs blood donors

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood. Donors of all blood types are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. 

As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which could lead to postponed appointments or less opportunities to give. The Red Cross has experienced an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks. Additionally, June 1 marked the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season ─ a reminder that severe weather can also quickly disrupt the ability to donate in affected areas and potentially delay or cancel blood drives.   

To schedule a blood donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

As a thank-you, all who come to give June 1-28, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, and be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details. 

Upcoming Flathead County blood donation opportunities June 8-28: 

Whitefish - June 12: 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Park Side Credit Union, 1300 Baker Ave. 

June 24: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockman Bank, 6588 U.S. 93 

Bigfork - June 9: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35 

Columbia Falls - June 11: 11 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Bad Rock Fire Department, 23 Columbia Pines Court 

June 15: 10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., North Forty Resort, 3765 Highway 40 W. 

Kalispell - June 10: 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Kalispell City Hall Council Chamber, City Hall Council Chambers, 201 1st Ave. E. 

June 23: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross, 126 N. Meridian Road 

June 25: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 126 N. Meridian Road 

Lakeside - June 16: 11:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Lakeside QRU Community Hall, 201 Bills Road 

Marion - June 25: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marion Community Hall, 180 Gopher Lane