Red cross cites lowest blood reserves in 15 years, asks for donations Web Staff August 3, 2012 1 minute read Red Cross Blood supplies are at the lowest level in 15 years. They are only collecting about 80% of what they hope to see each day, and that is leaving them with little reserve to draw upon.WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Eat for Education may be over, but its impact continuesNext: Wesley Clark in Roanoke: timed Afghan pullout is sensible Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026