Haverhill Lodge of Elks Hosts Blood Drive Monday, Aug. 22

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Haverhill Lodge of Elks #165 will host a blood drive Monday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the lodge, 24 Summer St.

The blood drive, conducted by the American Red Cross, comes during an “emergency blood shortage” and is one of several local drives scheduled this month across the Merrimack Valley.

Donors are eligible to receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card claim code by e-mail, according to the Red Cross.

Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by visiting redcrossblood.org. For further information or to volunteer, contact the Lodge at 978-247-9500.