ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced there will be a blood drive on Thursday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The blood drive will take place at the Hawkins Corner Building located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, Ohio.

Hawkins Corner is located on the Richland County Transit bus route. The public is welcome to donate. To schedule your appointment please call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code O5AAA.

Special gift from the American Red Cross: Due to Severe Blood Shortage – Donate Blood during July 7 to 31 for a $10 Amazon.com gift card by e-mail. PLUS, a chance to win gas for a year, a $5,000 value. Go to www.redcrossclood.org for details.

For additional information contact the Area Agency on Aging at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, provides leadership, collaboration, coordination and services to older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers & resource networks that support individual choice, independence and dignity.