ALBANY — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.

In addition to the return of outdoor activities and warmer weather, spring vacations can interrupt blood donation patterns. When plans shift away from normal routines, even small disruptions can lead to a quick drop in available blood products. 

Spread kindness this spring. Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

Those who come to give April 13-30, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.

All who come to give May 1-17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities April 22-May 17:

Albany

Altamont

5/8/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Ave

Ravena

4/29/2026: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School, 2025 Route 9W

Fulton

Caroga Lake

5/5/2026: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Caroga Lake Fire Department, 3632 NY 29A

Johnstown

4/29/2026: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Johnstown Library, 38 S Market St

5/7/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Moose Lodge, 109 South Comrie Ave

Mayfield

4/30/2026: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mayfield High School, 27 School Street

Montgomery

Amsterdam

4/23/2026: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Century Club in Amsterdam, 130 Guy Park Ave

5/7/2026: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Century Club in Amsterdam, 130 Guy Park Ave

5/15/2026: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St Mary’s Healthcare Carondelet Pavilion, 380 Guy Park Ave

Schenectady

Glenville

5/15/2026: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr

Schenectady

4/27/2026: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., SUNY Schenectady, 78 Washington Ave

4/27/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Proctors, 436 State St

4/28/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Golub Corporation, 461 Nott St

4/28/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 N Ballston Avenue

4/29/2026: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Town of Rotterdam Public Library, 1100 North Westcott Road

5/2/2026: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N Church St

5/8/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Kateri, 2216 Rosa Rd

5/12/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Proctors, 436 State St

5/12/2026: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Union College, 807 Union St

Scotia

5/16/2026: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thomas Corners Fire Department, 5 Airport Road

Schoharie

Cobleskill

5/9/2026: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fusion Community Church, 375 North Grand Street

Schoharie

5/4/2026: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Schoharie Fire Department, 114 Fort Rd

Sharon Springs

4/29/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sharon Springs High School, 514 Route 20