How can you help in Bakersfield during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Give Blood: Please make an appointment to donate mid-April and after, if you are healthy and feeling well, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting the Red Cross website or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).Donate: Support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross by donating to Where It Is Needed Most at the Red Cross Website or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A donation of any size makes a difference. Volunteer: Our need for volunteers is constant and continues to evolve as we navigate this health crisis. Visit the Red Cross Website for opportunities, including supporting blood donations and providing help from home.