Masks are currently required for our donors, staff and guests where mandated by local jurisdiction or blood drive site. Masks are not required for those fully vaccinated.

Effective Aug. 9, in keeping with updated CDC guidance, masks will be required for all donors, staff and guests, at all Vitalant blood drives and facilities regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your understanding, and let's continue to save lives together!

If you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, you are eligible to donate blood, platelets or plasma. Read our COVID-19 FAQs.

Welcome, Donor!

High School Elite Program

Vitalant will give high school students an opportunity to model student leadership throughout their high school career that will benefit them for years to come. Students who give blood three times in their high shool career will be part of an elite group to receive a red cord to wear at graduation. This red cord represents the leaders they have become, exhibited by their selflessness and willingness to serve.

Thousands of volunteers blood drive coordinators partner with us to ensure a safe blood supply is available for patients who need it. 

HOST A BLOOD DRIVE

Are you ever curious about what makes the trillions of cells coursing through your veins so vital to everyday life?Learn more about blood.

BLOOD BASICS