Upcoming Red Cross Blood Area Donation Opportunities
The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.
In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions.
All blood types are needed, and donors who don’t know their blood type can learn it after donation. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank-you, all who come to give by July 14, 2025, will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker that’s included! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr.
For those who come to give July 15-31, 2025, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July.
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 general 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.
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/mndaks.
Blue Earth
Lake Crystal
7/7/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church Lake Crystal, 211 E. Robinson Street
Mankato
7/7/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 222 Pfau St
7/9/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mankato Public Safety Center, 710 South Front Street
7/10/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Drive
7/11/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pioneer Bank, 1450 Adams Street
7/14/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Blue Earth County Library, 100 E Main St
7/16/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., AmericInn Mankato, 240 Stadium Road
7/18/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Old Main Village, 301 South Fifth Street
7/18/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Hilltop United Methodist Church, 108 S Manitou Dr
7/21/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kia of Mankato, 160 St. Andrews Drive
7/25/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Blue Earth County Library, 100 E Main St
7/25/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church Mankato, 110 N. 4th Street
7/29/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mankato Motors, 1815 Madison Ave
7/30/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., County Inn & Suites Mankato, 1900 Premier Drive
Faribault
Blue Earth
7/10/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., United Hospital District, 515 S. Moore Street
7/18/2025: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Blue Earth, 235 East 7th Street
7/28/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., The 10 Talents Event Center, 710 E 14th St
Le Sueur
Cleveland
7/11/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church German Lake, 22693 German Lake Rd
Le Sueur
7/7/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church Le Sueur, 116 Inner Drive
7/30/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Le Sueur Henderson, 821 East Ferry Street
Nicollet
North Mankato
7/15/2025: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Culver’s No Mankato, 1680 Commerce Drive
7/16/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., FUN.com, 2080 Lookout Dr
7/24/2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Central College Mankato, 1920 Lee Blvd
Saint Peter
7/31/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. 5th St..
Olmsted
Byron
7/30/2025: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Garten Marketplatz, 5225 County Rd 15 SW
Rochester
7/7/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross SE Minnesota Chapter Blood Drive, 305 Alliance Place NE
7/8/2025: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Red Cross SE Minnesota Chapter, 305 Alliance Place NE
Rice
Faribault
7/15/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Faribault, 530 4th St. NW
7/18/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., River Valley Church Faribault, 722 Ravine St
7/23/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Faribault Lodge #2098 Loyal Order of Moose, 1810 NW 4th Street
7/28/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, 141 6th Street NW
Steele
Blooming Prairie
7/14/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., City Center, 138 Hwy Ave S
Owatonna
7/7/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Benedictine Living Community – Owatonna, 2255 30th St NW
7/11/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave. NE
7/17/2025: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Anytime Fitness Owatonna, 1010 Hoffman Dr NW
7/18/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Owatonna Public Utilities, 208 Walnut Ave S
7/22/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Steele County Community Center, 1380 S Elm Ave
7/25/2025: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cabela’s Owatonna, 3900 Cabelas Drive
7/28/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bethel Church Owatonna, 1611 Hemlock Ave
Waseca
Janesville
7/17/2025: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Janesville, 412 N. Main St
Waseca
7/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Waseca, 700 S State Street
Watonwan
Saint James
7/17/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church St James, 706 Third Avenue
7/18/2025: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., First Presbyterian Church St James, 706 Third Avenue
Winona
Winona
7/10/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central Lutheran Church Winona, 259 West Wabasha
7/11/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., YMCA Winona, 902 Parks Avenue
7/15/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church Winona, 1303 W Broadway St
7/17/2025: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Winona Health, 855 Mankato Ave
7/21/2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Lighthouse Church Winona, 469 Orrin St
7/22/2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sobieski Park Lodge, 965 East Wabasha
7/28/2025: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post #9 Winona, 302 East Sarnia
