Summer is a time for vacations, road trips and family gatherings, but it’s also one of the most challenging times of the year for maintaining an adequate blood supply. While trauma cases and medical needs often increase during the busy summer months, blood donations tend to decline as people travel and step away from their normal routines. That’s why every donation matters.
The City of Peoria is partnering with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on Thursday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue. As a thank you for supporting this lifesaving effort, all donors will be treated to free buntini’s from Nothing Bundt Cakes and automatically entered into raffles to win a brand-new 2026 VW Taos S, and gift cards to Postino and Long Wong Hot Wings, two Peoria favorite restaurants.
Help keep our community’s blood supply strong this summer. To schedule an appointment, call 877-25-VITAL or visit www.vitalant.org and enter the blood drive code: peoria. Donating takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime!
