Mississippi Blood Services has scheduled a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 6 in Meridian.

The MBS donor coach will be at McAlister’s Deli on Bonita Lakes Drive, according to a news release. Donors will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. 

All donors are automatically registered for a chance to win a new Ram 1500 Big Horn 4 X 4 truck in the Mississippi Blood Services Road to Life 9 Blood Drive when they donate blood through Aug. 18, according to the news release. A truck donated by Mac Haik Flowood and Mac Haik Madison will be given away on Aug. 25. For more information, visit www.msblood.com.

Donors must be at least 16 years old (16- and 17-year-olds need signed parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and have a valid ID. Visit us at msblood.com or call us at (888) 90-BLOOD (902-5663) for information.