New Tehachapi blood drive location

The next Tehachapi Blood Drive with Houchin Community Blood Bank will be on Wednesday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be at a new location, Mountain Vineyard Church in Tehachapi.

There is an urgent need for blood donation in Kern County, we partner with HCBB every other month to help fill that community need. We would like to invite the community to come out and help your neighbors, as all blood donations stay here in Kern County.

The blood drives have been relocated to Mountain Vineyard Church, located at 502 E. Pinon St. (near Curry St.), due to Summer Youth Programs being held by TVRPD.

When asked if the blood drives could be moved to Mountain Vineyard Church, Pastor Mike Safford didn't hesitate and said, "anything we can do for our community, we are here to support."

To sign up for the blood drive, go to connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/6718 and reserve a time today. Walk-ins will be welcome, but first priority goes to appointments.