In May, there will be a number of locations thoughout YorkCounty to donate blood, sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Berwick

May 2: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 37 School St.

Biddeford

May 15: noon to 6 p.m., YMCA Biddeford, 3 Pomerleau St.

May 7: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hannaford Biddeford, 299 Elm St.

Cornish

May 11: 2-7 p.m., Mason Greenleaf 117 Cornish, 142 Maple St.

Kittery

May 2: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kittery Trading Post, 301 U.S. Route 1

Old Orchard Beach

May 8: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 EE Cummings Blvd.

Saco

May 11: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seacoast Flooring, 778 Portland Road

May 15: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic Theaters, 779 Portland Road

York

May 1: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., York County Council of Realtors, York: Meadowbrook Plaza, 647 U.S. Route 1, Suite 210

To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.