The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) in the Bronx is pleased to partner with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to host a vital community blood drive this Sunday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will take place in the game room on the first floor above the lobby.

Summertime presents unique challenges in maintaining an adequate blood supply, so drives and donations are crucial.

To schedule your donation, contact the New York Blood Center at (800) 933-2566 or go to donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/316265. For further inquiries, reach out to the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at (718) 884-6105. If there’s no immediate response, please leave a message and a representative will return your call.