The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 1-15

Iroquois County ---

Clfton
2/6/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Clifton Central High School, 1134 E 3100 N Central HS Rd

Sheldon
2/8/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sheldon Community Center, 104 S.Fourth
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Kankakee County --

Bourbonnais
2/4/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Annex, 1690 Newtowne Dr
2/11/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Annex, 1690 Newtowne Dr

Kankakee
2/9/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Riverside Medical Center, 350 N. Wall

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