St James Fire Department Annual Blood Drive

 
By Secretary Daniel Jordan
August 10, 2026
 

This week, the American Red Cross declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history, citing critically low blood donations and worsening shortages of type O as well as all other types.

This follows NYBC's own unprecedented second blood emergency of the summer, reinforcing what blood centers across the country are experiencing: The nation's blood supply is under extraordinary strain.

Nationally, experts estimate that just three additional donors at every blood drive this summer could help stabilize the blood supply
Every donor matters.

Every blood drive matters. You make all the difference.