SUMMERDALE - Baldwin EMC will host the 16th Annual Power of Giving blood and food drive on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Baldwin EMC headquarters office in Summerdale. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will have staff members set up in Baldwin EMC’s Training Center from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

“Our theme this year is ‘Hometown Heroes Unite,’” said Baldwin EMC Vice President of Corporate Services and Public Relations Mark Ingram. “In the midst of all the uncertainty and unexpected events of the past 18 months, we’ve seen heroes appear at every turn. We want to celebrate those everyday heroes, and hope they inspire others in the community to become heroes themselves with a donation. For anyone who thinks one blood donation can’t make much of a difference, we want to stress that each donation can save up to three lives. And all the donations collected through LifeSouth stay right here in our community. We hope everyone will consider stopping by to roll up your sleeve.”

You must be in good health, 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show a valid ID in order to give blood. Call 251-621-9644 for questions about whether or not you can donate. Non-perishable food donations will also be accepted during the event. These items will be distributed through local agencies to needy families in the community.

Baldwin EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 82,000 accounts in Baldwin and Monroe Counties in southwest Alabama, including Alabama’s Gulf Coast. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.