WISCONSIN — The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood or platelets and help ensure a stable blood supply for patients this holiday season.

Make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions — including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff — have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

GREEN COUNTY

Monroe: 12 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave. 

Monticello: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Monticello High School Rehmstedt Gym, 334 S. Main St. By donating at this drive, donors will help one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship. Donors can save up to 15 minutes by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.