The following Red Cross blood drives are planned in St. Lawrence County.

In Canton: Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., SUNY Canton Campus Center, 34 Cornell Dr. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Dr.; Oct. 2, 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., SUNY Canton Campus Center, 34 Cornell Dr.; Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 1/2 E. Main St.

In Colton: Oct. 4, 2-6 p.m., Colton Volunteer Fire Department, Riverside Drive; and Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Colton Pierrepont Central School, 4921 State Highway 56

In DeKalb Junction: Oct. 10, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hermon DeKalb Central School, 709 E. De Kalb Rd.

In Gouverneur: Oct. 15, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Gouverneur Veterans of Foreign Wars, 100 W. Main St.

In Lisbon: Oct. 11, 3-7 p.m., Lisbon Hepburn Library, 6899 County Route 10

In Massena: Oct. 7, 12-4 p.m., VFW Massena, 101 W. Hatfield St.

In Potsdam: Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clarkson University, 120 Student Center; and Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lowe's Home Improvement, 61 Country Ln.

To donate, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.