The Central Illinois Community Blood Center has released information regarding two upcoming blood drives. The Morrisonville American Legion will be hosting a community blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at 607 Ricks Street. To donate, please contact the Community Blood Center at 241-7550 or visit bloodcenterimpact.org and use the code 60031 to locate the drive. Donors who last gave blood on or before January 27 are eligible to give at this drive.

The Assumption Community will be hosting a community blood drive from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at 225 North Chestnut Street inside the Bloodmobile. To donate, you can contact the Community Blood Center or visit bloodcenterimpact.org and use the code 60003 to locate the drive.  Donors who last gave blood on or before January 28 are eligible to give at this drive.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, contact the CICBC at (800)747-5401.