Spring is here. As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.

Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

When donors lend an arm this month, the Red Cross will lend a hand. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma for the month of March will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card — which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at rcblood.org/help.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 23-31:

Burbank

3/28, 3/30: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Burbank Elk’s Lodge #1497, 2232 N Hollywood Way

3/24-26, 3/31: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N Pass Ave.

3/27-29: 11:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Burbank Blood Donation Center, 317 N Pass Ave.

3/26: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., AMC City Walk, 125 E Palm Ave.

3/31: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, 501 S Buena Vista

 Glendale

3/21: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Maple Park Community Center, 820 E Maple St.

Mission Hills

3/28: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department, 11121 N Sepulveda Blvd.

Northridge

3/30: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills Lee Hall, 10400 Zelzah

Reseda

3/23: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department, 19020 Vanowen St.

Studio City

3/28: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark St.

West Hills

3/26: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way

Woodland Hills

3/23, 3/30: 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Woodland Hills Blood Donation Center, 21333 Oxnard St.

3/24, 3/31: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Woodland Hills Blood Donation Center, 21333 Oxnard St.

3/25-26: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Woodland Hills Blood Donation Center, 21333 Oxnard St.

3/27-29: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Woodland Hills Blood Donation Center, 21333 Oxnard St.