Northern California Community Blood Bank

09/14/2026

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09/14/2026

09/11/2026

Reflecting on the crisis brought on by the destruction of the World Trade Center towers, it is worth looking back on Humboldt’s impact in September 2001. At that time, information about the tragedy was gathered and shared through fax machines. Reviewing those archived faxes tells the incredible story of Humboldt’s heart and serves as a quiet, powerful reminder of how our community immediately wrapped its arms around a grieving nation.
On September 11, 2001, the National Blood Exchange issued an emergency disaster bulletin after two planes struck the World Trade Center towers and explosions rocked Washington, D.C. By 1:00pm, our local blood center was officially asked to ship over 80 units of blood to aid relief efforts. But well before that official call even arrived, our community had already taken action. By noon that day, over 60 donors were drawn at the center and another 50 had donated on the bloodmobile.
The outpouring only grew on September 12, as more than 300 donors arrived at the center, with many patiently agreeing to schedule appointments for later dates due to long wait times. With all national air traffic grounded, volunteer Pedro Sanchez, Jr. donated his blood and then got behind the wheel, driving the shipment directly to the Sacramento Blood Center where supplies were being staged. These units helped replenish the 500 units Sacramento had dispatched to the New York area.
By September 19th, the full scope of our community's impact was clear. Between September 11th and September 14th, over 600 people attempted to give blood and 400 registered for future appointments. Out of the 453 successful donations, 50% came from new donors. Dozens of local businesses, churches, and civic groups pledged sponsorship, filling our blood drive calendar through the end of the year. Thanks to this tremendous selflessness, our blood bank sent a two-day blood supply to assist New York Blood Center while maintaining nearly three weeks of inventory to protect our local patients right here at home.
The immediate reaction to the 9/11 attacks showcased an overwhelming wave of solidarity nationwide. As Dr. Joseph Fink, Medical Director at Metro Blood Service in Yonkers, New York, noted at the time: "The blood banking community is a unique and caring group. Within five minutes of the crash, we received calls from blood centers across the nation... This is definitely a troubled time, but it is encouraging to see and experience the solidarity represented by everyone working together for the good of our country."
You truly never know whose life you might reach. Choosing to spend just 45 minutes to donate blood creates a lasting ripple effect that can forever change someone’s life. Today, we hold in our hearts and honor everyone who lost their lives, their grieving families, the heroic first responders, and all the ordinary people who did extraordinary things on 9/11.

09/10/2026

This week is National Blood Collectors Week, and we want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible team here at the Northern California Community Blood Bank! ❤️🩸

From early morning setups to steady, compassionate care during every donation, our crew works endlessly to keep local supply strong and make sure lifesaving blood is right where it needs to be when local patients need it most.

They are the hands that care for us every single day.

Help us show them some love—leave a comment below to thank our phlebotomists and collection team for everything they do! 👇✨

09/08/2026

Blood Collectors Week is here, and we want to take a moment to honor the incredible dedication and hard work of our team at the Northern California Community Blood Bank! ❤️🩸

Our crew works tirelessly around the clock to ensure that lifesaving blood is ready on the shelf whenever our community needs it most. Their passion and commitment keep our mission moving forward every single day.

Join us in celebrating these local heroes! Drop a comment below to send some love and appreciation to our amazing phlebotomists and collection team. 👇✨

09/08/2026

🚨 OH NO! We’re LOW on O’s! 🚨

We are in urgent need of both O- and O+ blood donors!

As you can see, we only have 2 units of O- on the shelf! I repeat… ONLY 2 UNITS OF O-! 😱

The holiday weekend has left our blood supply low, and we need our Type O donors to take immediate action and donate ASAP!

Please visit nccbb.org to find mobile blood drive locations and blood center hours.

09/02/2026

08/30/2026

Calling all volunteers! We need you! Volunteering at the blood bank helps to protect our crucial blood supply here on the North Coast of California.

When one of your neighbors gets in an accident and needs blood, do they have time to wait for days for the blood to come from bigger cities? NO!
They rely on the supply here in Humboldt and Del Norte County to save their life. That's why it is so crucial that we collect and store this blood here in Eureka to have on hand. When you volunteer with us, you are helping to protect the lives of your neighbors!

Link in bio to volunteer with us! Spread the word 💕💕💕

08/28/2026

Heroes don’t always wear capes, sometimes they’re just on their lunch break.
When our bloodmobile hit a slow spot recently, our recruiters decided to hit the pavement and pop into businesses nearby. When they walked into Firestone, Kein and his coworkers gave them a warm welcome.
Kein was just about to clock out for his 30-minute lunch break. He had every reason to sit back, grab a bite, and recharge. Instead, he walked right across the street and donated. He took time that was strictly his own and gave it to a stranger who needed it far more.
Moments like Kein’s are what keep our community going. Every donation truly does matter, each and every one of our donors is choosing to be that 3% of the population that does donate and without that small 3% of you, there would be no hope, no tomorrow, no future for those 1 in 7 patients entering the hospital that need blood.
Thank you, Kein, and big thanks to the team at Firestone for giving him a few extra minutes on his lunch break to save a life!