The American Red Cross has announced upcoming blood drives at the following locations:

Brunswick: Oct. 17. 1-6 p.m., Saint Charles Brunswick, 132 McKeen St.; Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  Lowes Brunswick, 250 Bath Road; Oct. 24, 2:30-7:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive.

Freeport: Oct. 29. 1-6 p.m., Freeport Middle School, 19 Kendall Lane.

Bowdoin: Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., FHC Inc., 1201 Main St.

Topsham: Oct. 30, noon to 5 p.m., Highlands of Topsham, 30 Governors Way

Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.

As a thank-you, those who come to donate blood or platelets in October will automatically be entered to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants. Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org/GoForGoal.