PREBLE COUNTY — Area residents can help strengthen the spring blood supply by donating at several upcoming community blood drives.

The Cargill community blood drive is scheduled for Monday, April 17, from 3-7 p.m. at 261 East Clay St., Lewisburg.

The Eaton Preble County YMCA blood drive is set for Thursday, April 20, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at 450 Washington Jackson Road, Eaton.

The Camden Comeback community blood drive will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dover Community Center, 100 South Lafayette St., Camden.

Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com, call 937-461-3220, or use the new Donor Time app. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the “Blood Donor – Difference Maker” t-shirt. The blood drive is part of the second annual Camden Comeback “Homerun for Health Fair.” The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes health screenings, the Mammo Van, more than 30 health organizations, gifts and door prizes.

April is a challenging month for blood collection because of holiday closings, spring breaks, and vacation travel. Help make a difference in the lives of hospital patients by keeping an appointment to donate or rescheduling soon as possible.

Save time when donating by downloading the Donor Time app. Donors can also use “DonorXPress” to complete the donor questionnaire before arriving at a blood drive. Find DonorXPress on the Donor Time App or at www.givingblood.org/donorxpress.