The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood or platelets now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays.

People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood – blood products that are critical to keeping hospitals ready to help patients depending on transfusions in the weeks ahead.

Those wishing to give blood can book an appointment to donate by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you for taking the time to give this fall, all who come to give between Nov.1 and Nov. 22 will receive a $10 e-gift card by email to a merchant of choice. Details are available at rcblood.org/perks.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15:

Herkimer County

Herkimer — Monday, Nov. 14, 1 to 6 p.m., Frank J. Basloe Library, 245 N. Main St.;

Ilion — Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1 to 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 90 Morgan St.;

Little Falls — Thursday, Nov. 3, 1 to 6 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 763 E. Main St.;

Mohawk — Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, 71 E. Main St.;

Old Forge — Thursday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town of Webb High School, 3022 Main St.;

West Winfield — Thursday, Nov. 10, 1 to 6 p.m., St Joseph’s Church, 303 W. Main St.

Madison County

Canastota — Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1 to 6 p.m., Heritage Baptist Church, 133 Genesee St.;

Cazenovia — Thursday, Nov. 3, 1 to 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 27 Albany St.;

Hamilton — Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 27 Broad St.;

Munnsville — Friday, Nov. 4, 1 to 6 p.m., Munnsville Fire Department, 5210 S. Main St.;

Oneida — Friday, Nov. 11, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 551 Sayles St.

Oneida

Camden — Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1 to 6 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 Third St.;

New Hartford — Thursday, Nov. 10, noon to 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee St.;

Rome — Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St.;

Sherrill — Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 230, 168 E. Seneca St.;

Waterville — Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Waterville Village Hall, 122 Barton Ave,; and

Whitesboro — Friday, Nov. 4, noon to 5 p.m., Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

For more information, go online to www.redcross.org.