Community Blood Bank is holding a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Monday at St. Bernard Church in Bradford.

The blood shortage that spans the nation has affected the blood bank for two years now. There have been highs and lows, but there is less than a one-day supply of blood on the shelves all too often. The goal is to “Build Up the Blood Supply” this month to keep everyone in our community safe. Community Blood Bank is the exclusive blood supplier to 19 hospitals and seven MedEvac stations in NWPA and WNY.

All donors will be entered to win one of four $300 gift cards to either Lowes or Home Depot.

Call 814.456-4206 to schedule your appointment to donate. Appointments are encouraged to reduce your wait time but are not required. Walk-ins will be taken as space allows.