There is an urgent need for blood donations to help patients who have cancer, blood disorders, need surgeries, or experience traumas that lead to the emergency room.
New Jersey Blood Services division of New York Blood Center will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
For the safety of donors and staff, donors must wear a face mask. They will have their temperatures taken. They must be 14 days symptom-free if recovered from COVID-19. They may not donate if they had a positive test diagnostic test or had symptoms of COVID in the last 14 days.
Appointments recommended. Walk ins will be accommodated only if social distancing permits.
For an appointment, visit https://tinyurl.com/eb-aug11
Or, call or text Lynne at 732-616-9284.