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
Houchin is the Non-Profit of the Night for another Bingo and Beers Fundraising Night hosted by Temblor Brewing Company!
📅 Date: Monday, August 5th
⏰ Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hosted by Temblor Brewery (3200 Buck Owens Blvd. STE 200 Bakersfield, CA 93308)
Bingo is free to play on a reusable bingo card! 💲 Only $2 for each additional single-use bingo card. 🎁 Play to win a variety of prizes! All ages are welcome! Bring your friends and family for a night of fun and support a great cause!
We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to announce our baseball-themed Summer Social event, presented by Klein | DeNatale | Goldner, on Thursday, August 8th from 4-7 pm. This is our final summer social until 2024, so don't miss out!
Our Summer Social event will be an afternoon of fun and community spirit with activities for donors, their families, and friends. Enjoy delicious food, refreshments, live music, and sweet treats. Wear your best baseball gear and join our Best Baseball Gear Contest for a chance to win a prize.
We extend a huge thank you to Klein | DeNatale | Goldner for sponsoring this event and supporting our community's blood supply.
When you give, people live! 
Current Donation Promotions
Sunday, July 21st - Saturday, July 27th
Houchin tumblers are back! All successful donations will receive an HCBB Tumbler. Keep your drink of choice cold this summer and sport your lifesaver status with the community!
Sunday, July 28th - Saturday, August 10th
All successful donations will be entered to win a classic Jansport backpack just in time for the school year. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted Monday, August 12th.
Sunday, July 28th - Wednesday, July, 31st
All successful donations will be entered for a chance to win tickets to see Bluey at Mechanics Bank Theater. 4 winners will be selected. 2 packets of three tickets and 2 packets of two tickets will be given out to 4 randomly selected winners!
Thursday 8/1 - Saturday, 8/31
Attention all Swifties!
All successful donations from 8/1 to 8/31 will be entered to win a Taylor Swift-signed guitar!
The promotion will be followed up with an in-house, Taylor Swift-themed social event on Saturday, 8/31 where we will announce the winner of the signed guitar live! (more on that later!)
Thursday 8/1 - Saturday, 8/31
Starting Thursday, August 1st, and running all the way until Saturday, August 31st all successful donations will receive one (1) voucher for 40% off a regular-size frozen yogurt from Tutti Fruitti.
Only available at our Bolthouse and Truxtun locations!
Thursday 8/1 - Saturday, 8/10
Starting August 1st and running through August 8th, all successful donations will be entered for a chance to win a four-pack of tickets and a parking pass to see the Dodgers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays on August 24th at 6:10 pm. The winner will be contacted on Monday, August 26th.
Monday 8/5 - Saturday, 8/10
Donate for a chance to win one (1) family four pack of tickets to the Hot Wheels Glow Party event! The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot TRANSAURUS!
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.
