Red Cross Response to COVID-19 in L A County

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and preparing to carry out our lifesaving mission in the event of any possible disruptions. The Red Cross also strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient, blood supply and prevent shortages.

The American Red Cross does not provide COVID-19 tests. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please contact your doctor or healthcare professional.

Urgent Volunteer Request

In Los Angeles County, volunteers are needed to help the Red Cross and its partners respond to the pandemic. Red Cross volunteers are currently supporting partner organizations to address food insecurity brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers are needed at dozens of sites across the county to help partners like the LA County Unified School District, LA County emergency management, the LA Food Bank and others. Assistance is needed with tasks including packaging prepared foods, loading and unloading trucks for distributing meals, and assisting in the setup of points of distribution.

Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from the new coronavirus to sign up to donate plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. Visit this link for additional information:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html

For more information about giving blood and volunteering to help distribute free meals please visit the American Red Cross web site at:

https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/covid-la.html APPLICATION PROCEDURE Make an appointment online for the blood drive and apply online to volunteer to distribute meals. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for services.