MONROE — The American Red Cross is hosting community blood drives to help ensure blood is available to patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions. For an appointment call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. All blood donations are now tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Visit redcrossblood.org/antibodytesting for more information.

Blood donation opportunities in Monroe include:

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