Upcoming Blood Drives in or Near Poughkeepsie, Newburgh

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Following several rounds of severe winter weather in other parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage.

Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in Hudson Valley communities:

Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie

2/3/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road

Marlboro

2/10/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Marlboro Central High School, 50 Cross Road

Poughkeepsie

2/18/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road

Highland

2/22/2017: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Highland Hose Company 1, 25 Milton Avenue

Orange County

Monroe

2/25/2017: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Post 488, 532 Lakes Road

Montgomery

2/23/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scotts Corner Drive

Newburgh

2/24/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Town of Newburgh, 1496 Route 300

Putnam County

Carmel

2/23/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Putnam Hospital, 670 Stoneleigh Avenue

2/23/2017: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue

Mahopac

2/21/2017: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, 741 Route 6

Sullivan County

Monticello

2/17/2017: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monticello Goverment Center, 100 North Street

Westchester County

Elmsford

2/9/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Alexander Hamilton ?High School, 98 South Goodwin Avenue

Harrison

2/12/2017: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Harrison, 130 Union Avenue

2/15/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Harrison High School, 255 Union Avenue

Katonah

2/6/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Harvey School Carter Hall, 260 Jay Street, Route 22

Mount Vernon

2/10/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Thornton High School, 121 South 6th Avenue

New Rochelle

2/2/2017: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Iona College, 715 North Avenue

2/18/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Rochelle Toyota, 47 Cedar Street

Scarsdale

2/2/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 40 Bell Road

Valhalla

2/8/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kensico School, 320 Columbus Avenue

Mamaroneck

2/23/2017: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Mamaro Engine and Hose, 146 Palmer Avenue

Peekskill

2/23/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., US Army Recruiting Center, 1045 Park Street

Rye

2/27/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Acadia Realty Trust - Rye, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300

White Plains

2/17/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., White Plains Presbyterian Church, 39 North Broadway

Yorktown Heights

2/20/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Solaris Sports Club, 201 Veterans Road

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How to help

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-
800-RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood
types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license
or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of
age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110
pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

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