Summer is meant to be enjoyed. It’s the season we get outside and soak up every hour of daylight – it’s also a great season to give blood. Blood donations drop during the busy days of summer, but people in our community still face serious medical needs. Your generosity can be the reason a mom watches 4th of July fireworks with her kids, a grandmother makes her famous salad for a family reunion, or a child gets back to riding bikes with their friends.
More reasons to give this season
| August Food Trucks at the Dover Donor Center Join us to donate and receive a ticket for a free meal from the food truck, while it is on site that day. When: Thursday, August 6 – Love That Plate from 9AM-3PM Wednesday, August 12 – Sarcastic Chef from 1-5PM |
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| August Coffee Trucks at the Christiana Donor Center Join us to donate and receive a ticket for a free drink from the coffee truck, while it is on site that day. When: Monday, August 10 – Tia Erika’s Café from 8AM-1PM Monday, August 17 – Tia Erika’s Café from 8AM-1PM Monday, August 31 – Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee from 8AM-Noon |
| Dover Donor Center – Receive a Mini Tote Bag Join us to donate at the Dover Donor Center and receive a BBD mini tote bag as a thank you, while supplies last. When: Friday, August 14-Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Middletown Donor Center – Receive a Dry Bag Join us to donate at the Middletown Donor Center and receive a BBD dry bag as a thank you, while supplies last. When: Monday, August 17-Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Dagsboro Donor Center – Receive a Picnic Blanket Join us to donate at the Dagsboro Donor Center and receive a BBD picnic blanket as a thank you, while supplies last. When: Tuesday, August 18-Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| Christiana Donor Center – Receive a Certified Lifesaver T-shirt Join us to donate at the Christiana Donor Center and receive a Certified Lifesaver T-shirt as a thank you, while supplies last. When: Wednesday, August 19-Saturday, August 29 |
| Labor Day Sweepstakes 8 days. 8 lucky lifesavers. You could win a $500 gift card when you come in Sept 2-9. When: Wednesday, September 2 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 – a tragic day in our nation's history. As we look back on a quarter-century, we remember how powerful it is to come together and keep our community strong. Please join us to give blood at any donor center or mobile drive and honor the fallen, support survivors, and keep our community prepared. As a thank you, you will receive a commemorative T-shirt When: Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| 302 Horseshoe Crab Collab Returns All presenting donors at all donor centers and mobile drives will receive a special-edition Blood Bank of Delmarva and 302 Horseshoe Crab collab T-shirt, while supplies last. When: Wednesday, September 23 - Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
*All promotions listed are subject to change. | |
