Ready to use your power to make a real impact today?
Find a convenient location and donate today.
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Donor Centers (19 locations): Permanent sites located throughout the communities we serve. Platelet donations are available only at Donor Centers.
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Mobile Blood Drives: Held across the area almost every day.
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Support Medical Research: Learn how your donation helps advance patient care and medical research.
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Donor Rewards: Get thanked with digital gift cards, merch, and special offers.
Free Cholesterol Wellness Test
August 1 - December 31, 2026
From August 1 through December 31, 2026, every successful blood donor will receive a complimentary cholesterol screening, offering another meaningful way to care for your community while gaining valuable insight into your own health.
Promotions - August
Gulf Coast Blood Puff Bag
August 1-31, 2026
Carry It Forward. Give Blood!
Donate August 1–31, 2026, to help keep blood available for patients when they need it most. As a thank-you, you’ll receive a limited-edition Gulf Coast Blood Puff Bag.
*While supplies last. Promotional items may be substituted for items of equal value.
Blue Bell Ice Cream
August 1-31, 2026
Sweeten Your Summer!
Give blood from August 1–31, 2026, and receive a voucher for a free pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream as a thank-you! Your donation can help save lives in our community.
*While supplies last.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 1-August 31, 2026
Only at Gulf Coast Blood - The Woodlands
Donate blood at Gulf Coast Blood – The Woodlands during July and August and receive a voucher for a free smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe as our way of saying thank you.
BEAR - Back to School
August 1-15, 2026
at Gulf Coat Blood Donor Centers
From August 1 through 15, 2026, donors are encouraged to bring and donate BEAR Houston most needed items to any Gulf Coast Blood donor center and support children in or at risk of entering CPS care.
Promotions - September
Gulf Coast Blood New Socks!
September 1-30, 2026
Step into The Fall with Our New Socks!
Donate blood September 1–30, 2026, and receive a pair of our new Gulf Coast Blood socks as a thank-you for your continued support. Add them to your lifesaver collection and wear your commitment to our community with pride.
*While supplies last. Promotional items may be substituted for items of equal value.
ARTECHOUSE
September 1-15, 2026
Give Blood & Create a Better Picture.
Donate in the Greater Houston Area September 1–15, 2026, and receive a free general admission ticket to ARTECHOUSE Houston, the city’s immersive art experience.
*While supplies last.
Save time while you prepare to save lives.
CFL Express Pass allows donors to fill out screening questions before they arrive for their blood donation. Complete the CFL Express Pass at home and print out the resulting barcodes. Staff will scan it to retrieve your data.