Eve Janelle checked in those who were coming to give blood by getting their information on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, the Red Cross held a blood drive in Concord at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Eve Janelle checked in those who were coming to give blood by getting their information on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, the Red Cross held a blood drive in Concord at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Credit: Maddie Vanderpool—Concord Monitor

The American Red Cross continues to ask for blood donations in the face of a blood shortage.

National blood banks are facing less than the five-day supply on hand that is needed to meet fluctuating demand.

The need is particularly great for for type O, which can be transfused into almost all people, but all donors are welcome. People who donate blood or platelets from July 30 through Aug. 30, will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card as a thank you.

Here is a list of upcoming blood donation sites in Greater Concord. An appointment can be scheduled by phone (800-733-2767) or via the RecCrossBlood.org website.

Boscawen

July 31: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Boscawen Town Hall, 14 High Street

Aug. 14: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boscawen Town Hall, 14 High Street

Bow

July 26: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bow Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road

Chichester

Aug. 11: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Chichester Volunteer Fire Department, 22 Main Street

Concord

July 25: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., IBEW Local 490, 48 Airport Road

July 27: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., NH Health and Human Services, 29 Hazen Drive

Aug 3: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Havenwood Heritage Heights, 33 Christian Ave.

Aug. 6: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road

Aug. 14: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., NH Public Radio, 2 Pillsbury Street

Epsom

July 27: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Epsom Fire Station, 1714 Dover Road

Henniker

Aug. 10: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., New England College, 98 Bridge Street

Pembroke

Aug. 8: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Grace Capital Church, 542 Pembroke St.