The Borough of Lehighton and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Annex Building Auditorium.

The need for blood is constant. There's no substitute for a generous volunteer blood donor.Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed to help ensure blood isavailable for patients this spring.Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. You can also download the "Blood Donor App" (text 90999) from your phone to schedule your blood donation. Walk-ins are welcome.