Cranford Blood Drive Set For Next Week

CRANFORD, NJ — New Jersey is in the midst of a blood shortage, according to New Jersey Blood Services. A blood drive will be held in Cranford on March 31.

The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut St.

Sign up here: nybc.org/njdrive. Use sponsor code 13721. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card.

Donors must wear a face mask. More information can be found at nybc.org.

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