50 Donors Sought for Community Blood Drive on Jan. 29
January 22, 2026/
MANHATTAN, IL — The Village of Manhattan has set a goal of securing 50 donors for its upcoming community blood drive, and they are asking residents to roll up their sleeves to help meet the need.
The drive is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Manhattan Village Hall, located at 260 Market Place.
While walk-ins are welcome throughout the afternoon, organizers prefer that donors make an appointment in advance to ensure a smooth process. Appointments can be scheduled online through the Versiti donor portal or by scanning the QR code found on the event flyers around town.
All donors are reminded that a government-issued photo ID is required to participate.
To secure your time slot, please visit: donateblood.versiti.org.
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