ESCANABA — There will be an Escanaba community blood drive at the Delta-Schoolcraft ISD building, 2525 3rd Ave. South, Escanaba on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is welcome to attend. Appointments are preferred.

To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org. All blood donations will receive free COVID-19 antibody testing. Results will be available to donors within one to two weeks. Blood drives are considered an essential service as the need for blood never stops. All CDC safety guidelines will be strictly observed for the safety of our donors, volunteers and staff.