Starbucks blood drive scheduled

Donors will receive a Starbucks gift card and other items from an upcoming blood drive. [PIXABAY.COM]

CRESTVIEW — Select Starbucks are sponsoring blood drives to "perk up" the community’s blood supply. Donors can share their power to save lives by giving blood and enjoy a free $10 Starbucks gift card.

The drive at the local Starbucks is 2-6 p.m. Feb. 3 at 2520 Ferdon Blvd. S, Crestview.

Another is 1-6 p.m. Feb. 3 at 340 Mary Esther Blvd., Mary Esther.

Walk-ins are welcome. Donors may also visit oneblood.org/starbucks or call 1-888-936-6283 to make an appointment.

All donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and a cholesterol screening.

Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required.

Visit oneblood.org to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Starbucks blood drive scheduled