According to the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, the Pana Community Hospital will host a community blood drive from 1-7 p.m. on next Wednesday, March 9 at 619 Kitchell Street at the Pana First United Methodist Church.

Appointments to donate can be made by calling the Community Blood Center at (217)241-7550 or by going to bloodcenterimpact.org and use the code 60036 to locate the 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, you can call the CICBC at (800)747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before January 13 are eligible to give at this drive.