This April, nonprofit Vitalant urges all who are eligible to spring into action and give blood to keep up with the constant need. Donors who give with Vitalant from April 6-30 will automatically be entered to win one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards in the Groceries for a Year Giveaway.

Most people are eligible to donate blood. To learn more or make an appointment call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

Blood drives scheduled in April include:

– Wednesday, April 8, Trinity Hospital, Prairie Rose Conference Room 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Tuesday, April 14, K-C’s Minot, 218 1st St. SE, 1-6 p.m.

– Tuesday, April 21, Minot Air Force Base, BX Commissary/BX parking lot, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

– Wednesday, April 29, Minot State University Wellness Center, gym-second floor, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

– Wednesday, April 29, Nedrose High School gym, 5705 15th Ave. SE, 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m.