Morning Scoop 5.22 – Blood, pop-up drives + virtual events in Downtown

City Market to host blood drive on Giving Tuesday

The City Market will play host to a blood drive – in partnership with the Community Blood Center (CBC) – on Giving Tuesday (May 26) at the Steamboat Arabia Museum.

As the greater Downtown community begins to reopen and hospitals anticipate the return of elective surgeries, the CBC has issued an urgent call for healthy blood donors. In order to maintain a safe blood supply, a seven-day inventory of all blood types must be continually replenished. Right now, reserves are far below that minimum.

To participate, you can make an appointment between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday at https://bit.ly/2LpBPsW or call 1-877-468-6844. Donors are asked to wear masks. Temperatures will be checked at the door and social distancing protocols will be in place. Please note – appointments will be required; walk-ins will not be accepted. Donors will receive a Buy One Get One or half-off single admission coupon to tour the Steamboat Arabia to redeem at a later date.

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COR to host pop-up donation drive on Saturday

Church of the Resurrection Downtown will host another pop-up donation drive from 9-11 am Saturday in its parking lot, 1522 McGee. Donations benefit A Turning Point.

Request items include canned veggies and fruit (no corn); canned and dry beans; meal helpers and boxed meals (Hamburger Helper, Mac & Cheese, etc.); canned meat; cereal; ramen; and household goods, including toilet paper, hygiene items, feminine products and cleaning supplies

For questions, or more information, contact Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org

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