Blood Drive Planned In Suffolk

PATCHOGUE, NY — The Ancient Order of Hibernians' Division 5 of Suffolk County will host a blood drive at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Patchogue on Jan. 29.

The blood drive will be held inside the church's parish center at 495 North Ocean Ave. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The drive will benefit the New York Blood Center, which is encouraging donations in honor of January as National Blood Donor Month.

Organizers ask that donors remember to eat and drink properly before their appointments, as well as bring identification. Mask guidelines may change, so organizers are asking that donors also check the Centers for Disease Control guidelines beforehand. For complete guidelines, visit www.nybc.org/coronavirus for more information.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be welcome.

To make an appointment, email Ed Kelly at emk1020@gmail.com.