If you missed the blood drive Tuesday, there are two opportunities to give blood this week in Brownwood.

The next blood drive will be Thursday, July 8, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Walmart in Brownwood.

There will also be a blood drive this coming Saturday, July 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, at Brookshire’s in Brownwood.

There is a blood shortage at this time, especially O positive and O negative, but all blood types are needed.

Appointments are encouraged by calling Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or by downloading the Vitalant app or going to donors.vitalant.org.