Newark, NJ – February 24, 2012 – The City of Newark and The Blood Center of New Jersey are partnering to hold a blood drive on Monday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of City Hall, at 920 Broad Street in Newark. The Bloodmobile will be located in front of City Hall.

The drive is open to the public. Anyone who wishes to donate blood must bring signed identification, know their Social Security number, and weigh a minimum of 120 pounds. All donors will receive a $10 ShopRite gift card.

WHO:             The City of Newark and The Blood Center of New Jersey.

WHAT:          Will partner to hold a blood drive in their Bloodmobile outside of City Hall in Newark.

WHEN:          Monday, February 27

                        11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:       City Hall

920 Broad Street

Newark

For more information, contact:

Newark Press Information Office – (973) 733-8004.

E-mail: Pressoffice@ci.newark.nj.us

The Blood Center of New Jersey: Brenda McEntyre-Saunders: (973) 676-4700, ext. 144