BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Houchin Community Blood Bank is encouraging the community to come in and donate blood as reserves are running low.
They say the holidays is a time when donations are needed most.
According to Houchin: Blood donors just need to be in good health, weigh 110 pounds and have a photo ID with date of birth to get started. Donors must be 17 years of age, or 16 with parental consent. There is no upper age limit. It takes only an hour to donate blood.
A list of mobile blood drives located throughout the County can be found at hcbb.com.