Red Cross to host blood drive Nov. 10

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. 

Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help ensure the blood supply is sufficient through the winter months.

The Red Cross will host a blood drive in Jacksboro from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at First Baptist Church, 100 N. Knox.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating.