At Gulf Coast Blood, we are the only blood provider to Houston and its surrounding communities, operating 24/7. As one of the largest community blood centers in the U.S., we serve 26 counties across the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley, and East Texas, supplying blood to over 170 hospitals and healthcare institutions. For more information or to help save lives, visit giveblood.org.   

Since 2022, Gulf Coast Blood has proudly partnered with Black Bear Diner to thank blood donors who commit to our community's strength and maintain the blood supply. This collaboration has been instrumental in recognizing and rewarding the selfless acts of our donors.

Black Bear Diner is a fast-growing, community-oriented, family dining concept that offers great food in a fun, bear-themed atmosphere. Born from a desire to bring home-style comfort food classics and personal service back to the dining experience, the brand is strategically growing its national footprint. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News highlighted the brand as a “disruptor” in the family dining market, noting market share gains against numerous legacy brands, while Franchise Times ranked it as #242 on its Next 300 Franchises to Watch in 2017 list. Learn more at blackbeardiner.com.