Center to hold blood drives during June

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:

• 7-9 p.m. June 17 at Temple Beth Torah, Deal and Logan Roads, Ocean

• 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 23 at Monmouth University, CedarAvenue,West Long Branch. Free T-shirt for each donor.

The donation process takes about an hour. Donors must also complete a medical history interview and have a mini-physical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pressure screening). Interested donorsmust be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. All donors must present signature ID at time of registration.

Individuals donating blood will automatically be entered in a weekly drawing for a $500 gas card. Donations may also be made at Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. To schedule an appointment, call the center at 732- 842-5750.