Tuesday food giveaway canceled
New Life Church, 2801 S. Olive St., won’t hold its scheduled food giveaway Tuesday for the Farmers to Families Food Drive.
Community Outreach Coordinator Mary Liddell received a notice Friday saying that due to the weather, the truck won’t be able to come to Pine Bluff.
Another event is scheduled Feb. 23. Details: Mary Liddell, (870) 643-2383 or marylddll@yahoo.com.
Church to reschedule food events
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House of Bread Deliverance Church, 500 S. Main St., canceled the food distribution for Monday until the weather clears up, according to Saint Mary Harris, the House of Bread apostle.
The church will reschedule this event as well as the Go Fresh food giveaway that had been planned for Feb. 11. Harris will issue updates.
Details: (870) 872-2196.
Blood donations needed for hospitals
Arkansas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency need for blood donations of all types, according to a news release.
The agency supplies blood to area hospitals.
Due to impending winter weather, donations have been dramatically reduced, during a time when blood drives were already struggling due to covid-related cancellations.
All donations will be tested for covid-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.
To make an appointment or for details visit arkbi.org or call (877) 340-8777.