MARS — The American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 30 at the Mars VFW, 331 Mars Valencia Road.

To make an appointment to donate blood, participants can download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 16 with parental consent or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.