WHMI | Cold and snow cause Red Cross blood donation shortfall York Dispatch Cold and snow cause Red Cross blood donation shortfall. By GREG GROSS. 505-5433/@ydcrime. Updated: 02/19/2014 01:09:31 AM EST. The severe cold and snow so far this winter has not only wreaked havoc on nearly everyone, it also caused a shortfall ... The need for blood donation is high Red Cross offering free rides for blood donation Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital to host blood drive on Thursday |