Houchin Community Blood Bank

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Here a little highlight reel to look back and reflect this yearFrom first-gallon heroes to long-time legends, our Gallon...
11/24/2025

Here a little highlight reel to look back and reflect this year

From first-gallon heroes to long-time legends, our Gallon Club donors have been showing up BIG these past few months—and we couldn’t be more inspired. 💪🩸 Every photo is a story of generosity, milestones, and lives saved right here in our community.

Whether it’s 1 gallon or 16, every drop makes a difference. Together, you are the heartbeat of hope, and this highlight reel is proof that Kern County is full of lifesavers. ❤️

Whare are we thankful for this week? YOU—the donors who turn kindness into action and gallons into second chances. 👏👏👏

Our biggest THANK YOU of the year is here! 🦃Successfully donate between November 24th - November 28th* and get to select...
11/20/2025

Our biggest THANK YOU of the year is here! 🦃

Successfully donate between November 24th - November 28th* and get to select a mystery box, filled with an e-gift card value starting at $10 all the way up to our grand prize of $500! 🎁

The holidays bring joy and togetherness, but also a greater need for blood donations. Help us stock up for the season and support patients across our community — and let us give back to you as a thank-you for all the generosity you’ve shown this year. ❤️

Don't miss out! The link to schedule an appointment is in our bio, but walk-ins are always welcome.

*We will be closed Thanksgiving day, but the prizes resume the very next day!

11/18/2025

On a cold, rainy fall day, there is nothing better than curling up with a movie, drinking some hot chocolate, catching up with your favorite phlebotomists, and getting cozy with a soft Houchin fleece blanket.

Make sure you donate this week to get yours. Blankets are while supplies last, so come in and save some lives before they're gone!

These two aren’t chasing praise... but we're going to praise them anyway!These two show up, time after time, to give can...
11/17/2025

These two aren’t chasing praise... but we're going to praise them anyway!

These two show up, time after time, to give cancer patients, surgery patients, and trauma survivors a fighting chance. Together, they’ve donated 700 units of platelets!

Their dedication rewards itself. For every person in our community that has the chance to do more because they gave, we thank you!

As the holiday season settles in, that golden time when we all slow down, breathe deep, and remember what truly matters,...
11/14/2025

As the holiday season settles in, that golden time when we all slow down, breathe deep, and remember what truly matters, we find ourselves thinking back to our Donor Appreciation Dinner with so much gratitude.

Our platelet donors are the beating heart of this mission. They give not just blood, but time, comfort, and hope, the kind of hope that quietly changes someone’s tomorrow. This dinner exists because they exist, and honoring them each year is one of the most important things we do.

To our staff: thank you for the hustle, the heart, and the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps this life-saving work moving forward.
To our guest speakers and volunteers: your voices and your presence lifted the room.

And to our sponsors — AGM Community Partners, KGET 17, Dignity Health Medical Network, and The Bakersfield Californian — your support makes this event possible year after year. Your partnership helps us celebrate donors, inspire future platelet heroes, and strengthen the community we serve.

We also want to extend a special thank you to the creative partners who donated their talent and artistry to make the evening unforgettable:
🌸 Dearly Beloved Florals and Gifts for the stunning floral arrangements that set the tone of the night.
🎶 Andrew Jacob Music, for filling the room with music that made the evening feel warm and alive.
📸 Miranda Kay Photography, for capturing every moment with heart, care, and beauty.

These contributions didn’t just decorate the night — they elevated it.

This annual dinner isn’t just an event. It’s a tribute. A spark. A reminder of why platelet donation matters and why honoring these donors fuels the work we do.

Thank you to everyone who poured into this night.
Thank you to those who continue to pour into our mission.
And thank you, most of all, to our donors — the everyday heroes who make saving lives possible. ❤️🩸

That warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you donate blood? 🩸Now you can literally take it home!Donate between Nov 16–22 and...
11/13/2025

That warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you donate blood? 🩸
Now you can literally take it home!

Donate between Nov 16–22 and snag a free Houchin fleece blanket — while supplies last!💙

It’s soft. It’s cozy. It’s your new favorite reason to save lives.

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. From all of us at Houchin...
11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. From all of us at Houchin Community Blood Bank, thank you for your service. ❤️💙

Kern County shows up for patients—every day. This month, we’re showing up for you. From Nov 8th–15, every successful don...
11/11/2025

Kern County shows up for patients—every day. This month, we’re showing up for you.
From Nov 8th–15, every successful donation receives a $25 Walmart gift card.
Don't forget! We're giving away vouchers for a large Tony's Pizza all month long (a $25 value) to give even more thanks.

Platelet donors get a $50 e-gift card for their donation + Tony's pizza voucher.

We know these days can feel uncertain. What IS certain: your impact—and our gratitude.
Tony's Pizza vouchers are while supplies last. Make your appointment today.

What's better than a cup of coffee on a Monday morning? Seeing three donors hit new milestones!⁠⁠Three donors. Fifteen g...
11/10/2025

What's better than a cup of coffee on a Monday morning? Seeing three donors hit new milestones!⁠
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Three donors. Fifteen gallons. Endless impact. 🩸❤️⁠
From their first gallon to their ninth, these heroes are proof that saving lives is a habit worth forming.⁠
💪 Cheers to the newbies, the veterans, and every drop in between. ⁠
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What's your next milestone?

🍅🥫 Let’s stock the shelves, Kern County!Houchin is teaming up with CAPK to host a Holiday Food Drive Nov 10 – Dec 31. Dr...
11/08/2025

🍅🥫 Let’s stock the shelves, Kern County!

Houchin is teaming up with CAPK to host a Holiday Food Drive Nov 10 – Dec 31. Drop off shelf-stable staples—rice, canned food, cooking oil, noodles, boxed meals, and condiments—at any Houchin location and help a neighbor’s table feel a little fuller. ✨

📍 11515 Bolthouse Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93311
📍 5901 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
📍 2671 Oswell St., Ste C, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Questions? Call 661-323-4222.
Give what you can. Share this post. Let’s feed our community—together. 🤝

For generations, challenge coins have represented brotherhood, loyalty, and achievement among those who serve.This Veter...
11/06/2025

For generations, challenge coins have represented brotherhood, loyalty, and achievement among those who serve.

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to continue that tradition. From November 9–15, all successful donors will receive a commemorative challenge coin in appreciation for your life-saving gift.

To our veterans — thank you for your service, your courage, and your continued commitment to community. 💙

🚨 JOB FAIR ALERT! Join the Houchin crew and help us save lives.📅 Fri, Nov 7 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM📍 Bolthouse Donor Center, 1151...
11/04/2025

🚨 JOB FAIR ALERT! Join the Houchin crew and help us save lives.

📅 Fri, Nov 7 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Bolthouse Donor Center, 11515 Bolthouse Dr., Bakersfield

We’re interviewing on-site for:
• Donor Services (entry-level)
• Technical Operations (entry-level)
• Community Development
• Administrative Coordinator
• Marketing Assistant
• Class B Bus Drivers (P + Air Brake)

Who we’re looking for:

•Growth-minded doers looking for their career
•Community-first humans who love serving others
•Reliable team players with great communication and empathy
•Problem-solvers ready to make a difference
•Mission-driven folks excited to learn, cross-train, and advance

Bring: updated résumé + photo ID
Bus drivers: CDL-B w/ Passenger & Air Brake + DMV H-4 printout

Why HCBB? Competitive pay, real growth paths, and a purpose you can feel every day.

Questions: lgriggs@hcbb.com
| 661-323-4222 ext. 498
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Bakersfield, CA

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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People Live When People Give

Only volunteer donors can provide blood, platelets and plasma for transfusion to patients in need. Our caring staff will take good care of you, and donation takes about an hour the first time. We are always looking for new donors, and love to see returning donors as well. People live when people give at Houchin Community Blood Bank!