The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood due to a severe shortage. How you can help.

In total, seven blood drives were canceled across the region, including in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties. Additionally, more than 250 pints of blood were unable to be collected.

The demand from hospitals has outpaced the supply of blood, the Red Cross said.

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The cancellations follow more than 400 blood drives that were called off nationwide in December 2025 due to severe weather, according to the American Red Cross. Jade Poe, executive director of the American Red Cross for Central and Northern Missouri, said weather-related disruptions do not reduce the need for blood.

The American Red Cross announced it is facing a nationwide emergency regarding blood supply which could impact patients in need of lifesaving care.

New Jersey extended its blood shortage emergency for another two weeks after severe winter weather brought life-saving donations to a halt, and the American Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to people who donate blood or platelets from now until Wednesday.

The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the Idaho State Capitol on Jan. 28 amid a nationwide shortage, emphasizing the urgent need for lifesaving donations.

The American Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage and says blood supply has dropped by 35% in the past month. Requests from hospitals for blood are exceeding the supply and the organization is urging people to donate.

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