'Critical' Need For Blood Donors: Give At SDCCU Branches In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County Credit Union is hosting blood drives Sept. 6 at five locations, including three in San Diego County, one in Riverside County and one in Orange County.

The blood drives are in support of the San Diego Blood Bank, which SDCCU has supported for more than 20 years.

"Blood donations are especially critical at this time of year after a busy summer season, and this year continues to be especially challenging," SDCCU said in a news release.

"There is presently an extremely low inventory of blood and hospital shelves have a constant need which affects thousands of patients. The community is encouraged to help — lives depend on it!"

The San Diego Blood Bank will be at the following SDCCU locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Click on a location below to schedule an appointment:

• SDCCU Carmel Mountain Branch: 12330 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego
• SDCCU El Cajon Branch: 312 West Main St., El Cajon
• SDCCU Encinitas Branch: 501 North El Camino Real, Encinitas
• SDCCU Laguna Niguel Branch: 27280 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel
• SDCCU Murrieta Branch: 25165 Madison Ave., Murrieta