Shepherd of the Hills to host community blood drive

Sparta. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will host a community blood drive Feb. 26 in partnership with the New York Blood Center.

Sparta /
| 29 Jan 2026 | 03:12

    Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, will host a community blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 7 p.m.

    Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Donors are encouraged to eat and drink beforehand and bring a donor ID card or photo identification.

    Appointments may be scheduled through the New York Blood Center by visiting its scheduling page and entering sponsor code 71131, or by calling 800-933-2566. Questions may be directed to KReutter@nybc.org.

    The next community blood drive at the church is scheduled for June 25.

    Questions may be directed to KReutter@nybc.org.