There is an emergency need for blood donations.

The American Red Cross is reaching out to local communities to ask for help as blood donations are going to hospitals as quickly as they come in.

There will be a Junction City Blood Drive on Thursday, July 20th and Friday, July 21st at the Junction City Municipal Building. On July 20th the hours are from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm; on July 21st the hours are from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.

To schedule an appointment call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.