Houchin Community Blood Bank

12/26/2025

What. A. Year. 🩸💛
Because of you, patients in our community got the second chances, extra tomorrows, and holidays together that they deserved. Every appointment, every first-time donor, every “I’ll roll up my sleeve again” moment added up to something huge in 2025.

To celebrate an incredible year and thank you for being the heart of Houchin, we’re opening the vault. 👕✨

All successful donations from December 28th – January 3rd will get to choose a FREE throwback T-shirt design you might have missed the first time around (while supplies last).

Come close out the year with us, score some retro Houchin drip, and celebrate the impact you’ve already made. Here’s to the lives you’ve helped save — and the ones we’ll save together next year. 🥂🩸

12/25/2025

Sealed with holiday cheer and sent with love 🎁✨

From our Houchin family to yours, we’re wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness. 🎄❤️

12/24/2025

Snow’s falling, cocoa’s calling, but we’re still here saving lives (with slightly adjusted hours) ❄️🎄

✨ Christmas Week Hours ✨

Dec 24: Open 7 AM–3 PM

Dec 25: Closed for the holiday

Dec 26: Back to regular hours*

**Oswell will reopen December 30th

Book your appointment before the big day and make a life-saving donation part of your holiday giving. ❤️🩸

12/22/2025

🎄✨ Talk about the gift of life! This incredible donor has given an astonishing 32 gallons of blood — that’s countless lives saved and hope delivered right here in our community. 🩸❤️

As we head into Christmas week, we’re reminded that the greatest gift you can give isn’t found under the tree — it’s the chance at another tomorrow. Thank you to our donors who keep showing up with generosity and heart. 🙌

12/18/2025

Due to popular demand, we are bringing back HolidayLights at Calm one final time before the end of the year! 🎄✨

Donate blood with Houchin between December 21st – December 27th and you’ll receive two general admission tickets to HolidayLights at !

Spots (and tickets) will go fast—schedule your donation today to give the gift of life and get the gift of lights. 💡🩸

12/15/2025

👏 A round of applause for this lifesaver who just poured their first gallon of generosity into our community! 🩸✨

Every donation adds up, and reaching the 1 Gallon Club means countless lives touched, patients helped, and hope delivered. Thank you for being a true hero! ❤️

12/14/2025

We will be closing early on Monday, December 15th!

Our Truxtun and Bolthouse locations will be closing at 3 pm
Oswell will be closed all day per usual hours.

We will resume regular business hours the following day on Tuesday, December 16th.

Thank you for your understanding!

12/12/2025

Thank you to all the first responders coming to donate this month!

The holidays are a slow time for blood donations, but the need doesn't stop. That is why we've partnered with our first responders to help get us through the holiday season.

If you're a first responder, come donate during the month of December for a limited edition Answer the Call hat and make sure your team wins!

Answer the Call blood drive happening now at Houchin Community Blood Bank

12/11/2025

Wrap up the year by donating, and we'll wrap you up in our newest Houchin Hoodie!

When you donate at Houchin this December 14–20, you’re not just giving, you’re teaming up with your community to support patients who need you. As a thank you, you’ll take home our limited-edition Houchin hoodie to show off to all of Kern County that you’re part of something bigger. 🎁🧥

A huge thank you to The Wonderful Company for supporting Houchin and saving lives!

Snag your appointment, bring a friend, and let’s save lives together. Book your donation today!

12/09/2025

Rev your engines and your holiday spirit at the Fast and Festive Car Show and Toy Drive! We're partnering up with Corvettes of Bakersfield to bring some extra good cheer this year!

Check out a lineup of Corvettes and other head-turning cars, snap a photo with Santa (played by Jeff Hill), and roll up your sleeve to donate blood.

Bring a toy yourself OR for every successful donation, Houchin Community Blood Bank will donate one toy to Kern Medical Foundation—so one simple act of kindness does double the good!

Help us pack the lot with cars, the shelves with toys, and our community with hope this holiday season.

📍 Location: 11515 Bolthouse Dr
📅 Date: Saturday Dec 13th, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

12/08/2025

✨Double the dedication, double the impact! These amazing donors have officially joined the 2 Gallon Club at Houchin Blood Bank. That’s gallons of hope, healing, and second chances for patients in our community. 💪🩸

Cheers to the everyday champions who keep showing up for others — you’re proof that generosity never goes out of style. 🙌

12/04/2025

We’re heading into the final week of our HolidayLights at CALM ticket giveaway — and there’s still time to brighten someone’s season. ✨

Donate blood by December 13 and you’ll receive two tickets to Holiday Lights at .

Light a life. We'll light up your holidays. 💡❤️