The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive at the sheriff’s headquarters.
The event will take place on Tuesday, May 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
All donors will receive a T-shirt and will be entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards as a thank-you for their donation.
Donors must be at least 16 years old, bring a photo I.D., eat well, and drink plenty of water prior to donating blood.
Those who are 16 years old must bring a signed Vitalant parental consent form found online at vitalant.org.
For questions regarding eligibility, call 877-258-4825.
Appointments are encouraged and can be made at donors.vitalant.org using blood drive code 1493.
Participants can also register by phone at (805) 542-8500.
