OneBlood will hold a two-day blood drive outside Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

OneBlood officials encourage all City employees and members of the public 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. Note: It must be 56 days since your last whole blood donation. ID required please.

All donors will receive a free $20 eGift Card; long-sleeve OneBlood shirt; a wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening; and a snack.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To schedule an appointment, click on the direct link below for your preferred donation date:

Schedule for Jan 7: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1553785

Schedule for Jan. 8: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1553809