giveBLOOD Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The Red Cross collects, processes, and distributes lifesaving blood and blood products. We provide more than 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, making us the single largest supplier of blood in our nation. We are a leader in scientific research, transfusion medicine and testing to protect the blood supply. Give Blood Give Life >>  1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) Red Cross blood drives scheduled in central Iowa: There are no blood drives scheduled at this time. Please check back soon. To help you remember to schedule your blood donations and other regular screening tests, the College of American Pathologists encourages you to sign up for an e-mail reminder today at www.MyHealthTestReminder.com.