Give Blood, Get Rewarded: Irving Park's GIPNA Is Hosting a Community Blood Drive This Saturday

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Irving Park · June 24, 2026

Irving Park neighbors, here's a chance to do something truly life-saving — and get a little thank-you in return. The Greater Irving Park Neighborhood Association (GIPNA) is hosting a community blood drive this Saturday, June 28, right at the GIPNA Farmers Market at 3945 N. Springfield Ave. The drive is part of GIPNA's ongoing summer blood drive series, partnering with Vitalant to help keep Chicago's blood supply strong all season long.

Here's a sweet incentive to roll up your sleeve: donors who give blood at the June 28 drive will receive a

5 Vitalant Rewards gift card — just use the code JUNEGIFT-2026-V when scheduling your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, so even if you haven't booked ahead, you can still stop by and make a difference. It's an effortless way to turn your Saturday farmers market trip into something that could save up to three lives.

The blood drive adds yet another reason to make the trek to Springfield Ave. this weekend, where you can pair your civic good deed with fresh local produce, quality meats, sweet treats, and live music. GIPNA has built something special here — a neighborhood gathering spot that feeds both body and community spirit. Will you be rolling up your sleeve on Saturday? Let your neighbors know in the comments below!

Sources:
1. https://gipna.org/events