Communities need blood, platelets and plasma so no one fears losing their life over a shortage. Houchin Community Blood Bank, ... an affiliate of West Coast Blood Center, and its donors save lives by providing blood supplies to the communities we serve. We are affiliated with the most trusted blood supply organizations in the US, and we’ve been providing blood to hospitals and trauma centers for 70 years. Our first priority is supplying Kern County and our local California communities. When emergency strikes, we’ll surge and resource-share across all fifty states so hospitals have the supply they need to handle whatever comes their way way. By donating blood, platelets or plasma, you can save the day and save a life. read more