Salem to Host Community Blood Drive Tuesday

SALEM, MA—A community blood drive will be held in Salem Tuesday. 

The City of Salem, along with Rockafella's, will be holding the drive at the Colonial Hall at Rockafella's located at 231 Essex St. in Salem, You can schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767. 

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, or at least 16 years old with parental consent. They must also be healthy and feeling well and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also not have donated blood in the last 56 days.

The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here are some additional donation guidelines for young donors.

If you cannot attend the drive, use this search tool to find other blood drives near you.