The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) will hold a community blood drive at Fairmount in Ephrata on Thursday, April 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus.

Those who wish to donate may schedule an appointment by calling 800-771-0059. Walk-ins are also welcome until 6 p.m., but those with scheduled appointments will be given priority. Donors should bring a photo ID. The CPBB will offer various giveaways to anyone who comes to donate.

Current CDC recommendations make masking for donors and staff optional. Masks will be provided for anyone who wishes to wear one.

Directions may be found at http://www.fairmounthomes.org.