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 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026