People in our community need blood transfusions to survive.
We know that new things can be scary. Donating with us doesn’t have to be. Houchin
Community Blood Bank is a local home-grown non-profit 501c3 organization that is
proud to be a trusted part of our community. We have been providing Kern County
hospitals and medical centers with blood, plasma, platelets and other life-saving
products since 1951. Let us earn your trust. We would be honored to meet with you and
explain the process of how easy it is to save lives and make a difference in someone’s
world. When you give, people live!
BECAUSE YOU GIVE, I LIVE.
Upcoming Social Events
Current Donation Promotion(s)
Monday 9/9 - Saturday, 9/28
All successful donations between 9/9 and 9/28 will receive two tickets to the Kern County Fair! But that's not all! Each week in September, we'll be raffling off Unlimited Ride Wristband Vouchers, thanks to our sponsor LeBeau | Thelen, giving you even more chances to enjoy the fair to the fullest! 
It's the perfect opportunity to give back and have some fun.
Be a Lifesaver in Your Community.
You Donate Blood, Platelets, or Plasma
Don’t worry — it will only pinch for a split-second. And the good you do will literally last a lifetime. Donating through mobile drives or donation centers is quick and easy. Check your eligibility here.
Medical professionals save lives
Some heroes wear scrubs, and they use donor blood, platelets, or plasma to help patients in hospitals and trauma centers. When they have the supply they need, they can save lives.
People Live, thanks to donors like you
One pint of blood can save up to three lives. If we come together as a community arm in arm, how many lives could we save? Let’s go all-in for more stories and happy endings!
Our Community Sponsors
Together Our Community can Stop the Shortage.
