Reminder, La Grande’s next blood drive starts Tuesday, September 15

By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories

LA GRANDE – Christmas may be three months away, but the blood giving season never ends. Union County Emergency Services, and other local organizations, are reminding residents that La Grande’s next Red Cross Community Blood Drive is coming up next week.

The drive is scheduled from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. As always, the drive will be hosted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane, La Grande.

All blood types are needed and even a single unit of blood can make a difference. Appointments can be scheduled online at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=97850