This summer, one hour of your time could mean a lifetime for someone else. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host two community blood drives simultaneously on Friday, July 24, giving community members the opportunity to donate at either of the district's office locations.
Community members can choose the location most convenient for them:
Barry County - Hastings Office:
Friday, July 24th, 2026
9am - 3pm
Barry-Eaton District Health Department:
330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI
Sign up: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BarryDHD
Eaton County - Charlotte Office:
Friday, July 24th, 2026
9am - 3pm
Barry-Eaton District Health Department: 1033 Health Care Drive, Charlotte, MI
Sign up: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BEHD
Appointments are encouraged, though walk-in donors will be welcomed as space allows.
"Every blood donation has the power to save lives," said Rebekah Condon, Health Officer. "Patients undergoing surgery, receiving cancer treatment, recovering from serious injuries, experiencing childbirth complications, or facing other medical emergencies rely on donated blood every day. By hosting blood drives in both Hastings and Charlotte, we're making it easier for our community to give this lifesaving gift."
