Platelet Donors Needed as the Red Cross National Blood Supply Crisis ContinuesUtah platelet donors can get an exclusive Red Cross clear mini backpack during the final week of the limited-time offer; Salt Lake, Lehi and Layton donation centers are open seven days a week. SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 9, 2026) — American Red Cross donation centers in Utah are open every day, giving platelet donors more opportunities to donate as a national blood supply crisis continues. How the Blood Crisis DevelopedThe Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis on July 27 for only the second time in its history after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low. Utah Blood Donation Centers Open EverydayRed Cross blood donation centers in Utah are open seven days a week, giving donors more flexibility to find a day and time that works for them. Platelet donors who give Aug. 1-15 will also receive a Red Cross clear mini backpack, while supplies last.