• Delta people and the community donated a record 15,050 units of blood in fiscal year 2023 (year-end June 30) 

• The company hosted 348 blood drives across 72 locations system wide 

• Six new blood drive locations were added in the past year, including blood drives at historically Black colleges and universities across the country 

Delta people’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red Cross for a sixth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 15,050 units of blood in fiscal year 2023 (FYE 6/30). 

Giving blood is essential, and the need remains high as the blood supply is often at its lowest during the summer months. Delta has continued to expand its blood drive program with the addition of community blood drives and partnering with our sponsorship team for joint drives with Atlanta, Minneapolis and Seattle sports teams that Delta sponsors. This year we also joined forces with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in partnership with the Red Cross and sponsored blood drives at 24 HBCUs across the country.   

“Donating blood is a selfless way to make a difference, and we are grateful to Delta and their employees for continuing to support our mission,” said Chris Hrouda, President - American Red Cross Biomedical Services. “It’s the blood already on the shelves that helps in times of emergency, and thanks to Delta’s dedication, we are able to ensure patients have access to essential blood whenever and wherever it is needed.” 

Throughout the 2023 fiscal year, Delta hosted 348 blood drives across 72 locations and added six new drive locations, expanding our support in the communities where we live, work and serve.  

“Thank you to everyone who makes a difference by rolling up their sleeves to give blood and help save lives all year long – and a special thanks goes out to our blood drive program leaders for their commitment to making every drive and every unit count,” said Tad Hutcheson, Managing Director – Community Engagement. 

In addition to blood donations, Delta is an Annual Disaster Giving Program donor at the $1 million level, allowing the Red Cross to be strategic and proactive in disaster response.  The Red Cross is Delta's longest standing not-for-profit partnership dating back to 1941 when Delta people donated and carried blood in WWII.