$15 e-gift card, automatic entry for chance at $7500 gift card by June 28
Vermont Business Magazine 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 or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets 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 ─ an especially troubling scenario at a time where the Red Cross has experienced an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks. In addition to many end-of-school year activities, travel and school breaks, 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.
Take action today. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank-you for those who step up to give, all who come to give June 1-28, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 8-28:
Addison
Bristol
6/13/2026: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North Street
Middlebury
6/10/2026: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Middlebury EMS Building, 55 Collins Dr
Vergennes
6/27/2026: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Victory Baptist Church, 862 US-7
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Bennington
Bennington
6/24/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moose Lodge of Bennington, 916 Main Street
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Caledonia
East Burke
6/27/2026: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center, 2559 Mountain Road
St Johnsbury
6/11/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St Johnsbury Elks, 118 Western Ave
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Chittenden
Colchester
6/16/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 784 Main St
Essex Junction
6/12/2026: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street
6/20/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Essex Resort & Spa - The Mansion, 70 Essex Way
South Burlington
6/23/2026: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., South Burlington Police Department, 19 Gregory Dr
Winooski
6/12/2026: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Winooski Senior Ctr., 123 Barlow St.
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Franklin
Enosburg Falls
6/10/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Enosburg American Legion, 108 Depot Street
Richford
6/17/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church, 152 Main St
Saint Albans
6/25/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., VFW Post 758 St Albans, 353 Lake Street
St Albans City
6/13/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Franklin County Senior Center, 75 Messenger St
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Grand Isle
Grand Isle
6/19/2026: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Grand Isle Sheriff's Office, 10 Island Circle
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Lamoille
Morrisville
6/11/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lamoille County Mental Health Services, 72 Harrel Street
6/26/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., VFW, 28 Pleasant Street
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Orange
Randolph
6/24/2026: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 43 Hebard Hill Rd
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Orleans
Derby
6/23/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Newport VT Elks #2155, 3736 US Route 5
Irasburg
6/15/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Irasburg United Church, 46 Park Ave
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Rutland
Bomoseen
6/25/2026: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Castleton American Legion, 378 Route 4a West
Brandon
6/15/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver Street
Killington
6/17/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 228 East Mountain Road
Rutland
6/10/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Elks Lodge #345, 44-46 Pleasant Street
West Rutland
6/9/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street
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Washington
Barre
6/11/2026: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Barre Civic Center, 20 Auditorium Hill
Cabot
6/19/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Neighbors in Action, 3339 Main Street
Montpelier
6/12/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Green Mountain Power, 7 Green Mountain Dr.
6/19/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 100 State Street
6/20/2026: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St
Waitsfield
6/24/2026: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cabot Creamery Waitsfield Headquarters, 193 Home Farm Way
Waterbury
6/9/2026: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 16 Stowe St
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Windham
Bellows Falls
6/11/2026: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street
Brattleboro
6/9/2026: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Brattleboro VT Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 54 Chickering Drive, Unit 1
6/27/2026: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Winston Prouty Center - Thomas Hall, 209 Austine Drive
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Windsor
Windsor
6/22/2026: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Windsor VT Elks, 156 Main St
How 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 and platelet 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.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
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
BURLINGTON, Vt., June 9, 2026 — The American Red Cross
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