University of Missouri Extension in Cole County will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 10, at 2436 Tanner Bridge Road.
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 573-634-2824 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code MUExtension.