OneBlood will hold a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 5 outside Venice City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OneBlood officials encourage all those who feel well to come out and donate the “gift of life” aboard the Big Red Bus to ensure that blood is available for those patients who need it.

Donating blood is safe. COVID-19 does not pose any known risk to blood donors during the donation process or from attending blood drives. Donors are asked to wear a face covering (mask) and will be socially distanced aboard the bus.

Each donor will receive a free OneBlood tote bag, a coupon for a pint of Culver’s custard, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening, and a snack. Additionally, all successful donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test.

ID required please.

For more information, or to make an appointment online, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now/ and use sponsor code #9354. Walk-ins are welcome.