Donate blood during American Heart Month

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives during American Heart Month.

Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others.

The Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from 1-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 16 at the post hall, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood.

Appointments are strongly suggested. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows.

For an appointment, visit nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 13807; or call 800-933-2566.

Remember to eat, drink and bring a donor ID card or ID with name and photo.  Donors 76 and over need a doctor’s note unless one is already on file.

COVID antibody testing is available for blood donors at these drives.