The city of Peoria is partnering with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Public Safety and Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave.

The need for blood donations is critical. Supplies of Type O blood recently dropped to their lowest level in two years.

Vitalant supplies blood to every hospital in Maricopa County, and approximately 700 donors are needed each day to meet the needs of patients across Arizona.

As an added thank-you, donors who give blood, platelets, Power Red or plasma between Nov. 1–22 will receive a special Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt through Vitalant's Rewards program. Donors will also be entered for a chance to win one of three $10,000 gift cards, subject to promotion eligibility requirements.

Appointments are encouraged.

Visit vitalant.org and enter blood drive code Peoria, or call 877-25-VITAL to schedule your donation. Walk-ins are also welcome.