Stonington Free Library To Host Community Blood Drive At The Hounds

STONINGTON, CT — The Stonington Free Library is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on March 9.

The drive will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. at The Hounds Stonington, located at 769 Stonington Road.
Library officials said the effort reflects their ongoing commitment to strengthening the community and encouraging residents to care for one another.

“The Stonington Free Library is committed to strengthening our community by empowering people to care for one another and blood donation is one of the many ways we can make an impact,” Micayla Hall, library director, said in a statement. “This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.”

According to the Red Cross, blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer donors. With someone in the United States needing blood every two seconds, supplies must be continuously replenished to meet demand.

Organizers are encouraging donors of all blood types to participate, with a particular need for O negative, A negative, and B negative blood types.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code HOUNDS.