Community Blood Bank, the primary blood supplier to Butler Memorial Hospital and Clarion Hospital, will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, March 22 at the Independence Health System’s Crossroads location at 127 Oneida Valley Road in the front parking lot.

“Right now there is a critical need for blood,” said Kathy Hastings, donor recruiter for Community Blood Bank. “Hospital usage is up and donor turnout is way down.”

The blood drive will run from noon to 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment visit https://fourhearts.org.

Walk-ins are welcomed.