The blood supply is still under stress.

Dawn Morris, the South Central Red Cross Director says nationwide the Red Cross still provides 40% of the blood supply. But winter weather and continued worries about COVID seem to be keeping people away from donation centers. If you donate to the Red Cross and you have the Red Cross App, Morris says you will be able to know a little about how your donation was used.

All blood types are needed and you can start donating after the age of 16.