CHROME Federal Credit Union and Vitalant are partnering with North Hills Community Outreach to host an upcoming blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 2601 Wexford Bayne Road.

The blood drive will help supply blood to depleted reserves for patients in need, as donations have declined in recent months.

For each blood donation, the outreach will receive funds to go toward the operation of the food bank.

With millions of Americans busy and traveling throughout the summer, the American Red Cross often faces a steep drop in blood donations.Blood donations are being accepted the following sites:11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Days Inn by Wyndham Butler Conference Center, 139 Pittsburgh Road;1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 3, LifePointe Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars.Call 800 Red Cross (800-733-2767), visit RedCrossBlood.org or use the Blood Donor App to schedule your appointment.