Red Cross hosting blood donation events across NW Montana

In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. 

Donors of all blood types are being called on to roll up a sleeve and give hope to hospital patients who rely on transfusions.

All who come to give Oct. 19‑Nov. 22, 2026, will get up to $20 in Gift Cards ─ that's a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email and 500 bonus points, which can be redeemed for a $10 e‑gift card through Blood Donor Rewards! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Maze for details.

While October can be a shoulder season between severe summer and winter weather, it is often unpredictable. When the blood supply is stable, blood products can be moved wherever and whenever they are needed — even in the face of natural disasters. 

A single appointment could help provide hope and healing for patients in your community and across the country.

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1‑800‑RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a donation appointment. Those who come to give Sept. 21‑Oct. 18, will receive a $15 e‑gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.

To donate blood, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1‑800‑RED CROSS (1‑800‑733‑2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. 

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check‑in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre‑donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

There are several upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 13-31 in Northwest Montana.

Lincoln

Troy

10/14/2026: 12 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Troy Community Baptist Church, 725 E. Missoula Ave.

Libby

10/15/2026: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., VFW, 114 W. Second St.

Eureka

10/20/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1005 Osloski Road

Flathead

Bigfork

10/30/2026: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave.

Columbia Falls

10/16/2026: 10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2048 Conn Road

10/21/2026: 11 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Bad Rock Fire Department, 23 Columbia Pines Court

Kalispell

10/19/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, 311 Heritage Way

10/19/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross - Kalispell, 126 N. Meridian

10/21/2026: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College, 777 Grandview

10/22/2026: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road

10/23/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross - Kalispell, 126 N. Meridian

10/26/2026: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 601 First Ave. W.

10/26/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross - Kalispell, 126 N. Meridian

10/30/2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross - Kalispell, 126 N. Meridian

Marion

10/22/2026: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marion Community Hall, 180 Gopher Lane

Whitefish

10/28/2026: 11 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave.

Lake

Pablo

10/21/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mission Valley Power, 65 Pablo West Road

Polson

10/29/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 209 Ridgewater Drive

Ronan

10/29/2026: 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave. SW

Mineral

Saint Regis

10/30/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Regis High School, 6 Tiger St.

Missoula

10/16/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Providence St. Patrick Hospital Broadway Building, 500 W. Broadway

10/19/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., University of Montana - James E. Todd Center, 32 Campus Drive

10/20/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway St.

10/27/2026: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St.

10/29/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Interstate Bank, 101 E. Front St.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. 

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.