There is a severe blood shortage, and it is crucial to help stabilize the blood supply so that patient care is not at risk. You are encouraged to consider donating blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted at Townsend Town Hall. The event will take place on April 27, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Blood is a perishable product that can only be provided by volunteer donors. According to the Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, so blood products must be replenished constantly. All blood types are needed, with special urgency for type O negative, A negative, and B negative donors. If you are interested in learning more about donor eligibility requirements, please visit the detailed information page here.

To schedule an appointment online to donate, you can sign up by following this link by entering your zip code.

The Townsend Town Hall is located at 16564 Elm St.

Photo Credit: American Red Cross of Wisconsin

Published on: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:47 pm