Gateway Community College and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. The blood drive will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Gateway Community College, 20 Church Street, New Haven, Conn. The last appointment is at 1:30 p.m.

Winter storms and freezing temperatures have affected blood donation events. Blood donations are urgently needed. To help ensure blood is available for patients in need, community members are encouraged to donate blood during February. To learn more about the benefits of donating blood visit the Red Cross Online.