Edmunds County Tribune -

The Ipswich Lions Club will sponsor a Blood Drive on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Fr. Bormann Hall.

Before you donate make sure you eat within two hours of your donation. Drink plenty of water that day and 24-48 hours beforehand.

Bring your blood donor ID card or photo ID with your full legal name.

The portal is open now for you to make your appointment. Go to vitalant.org to sign up. Choose “Donate Now’ and enter your blood drive code. Returning donors log in and schedule appointment. New donors click “Create an Account” and complete the information.