A blood drive will be held Tuesday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Community Center, 1680 Keokuk St.

In recent weeks, the Red Cross has seen an encouraging increase in the blood supply, but blood and platelet donation appointments remain vital this month. People of all blood types– especially those with type O blood– are critical to ensuring hospital shelves can be replenished as soon as possible.

To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Spring for details.