The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, on Tuesday, April 20 for a blood drive. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m.

“Now, more than ever, the need for blood is urgent. Nationwide, someone will need a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds, and most of us will need one at least once in our lives,” said the Red Cross in making people aware of the locations where blood drives are taking place.