Red Cross makes calls for donors; blood supply low
The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood, with current supply at the lowest it’s been during this time of the year in more than a decade.
Thousands have donated since the Red Cross declared an emergency need last month, but at least 10,000 more weekly donations are necessary during the coming weeks to meet patient needs through the holiday season.
Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.
Local drives in November include:
Fayette County
Nov. 2, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 71 North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown;
Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Farmington Fire Hall, 119 Elliottsville Road, Farmington;
Nov. 22, noon to 5:30 p.m., Mountain Fellowship Center, 5034 National Pike, Markleysburg.
Greene County
Nov. 2, 1 to 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post James Farrell Post 330, 676 E. High St., Waynesburg
Washington County
Nov. 17, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St., Washington
Donors and staff at blood drives and donation centers must wear facial coverings regardless of vaccination status.
Donors are asked to schedule appointments to participate.