WBSM hosted a blood drive on Wednesday to benefit the Southcoast Blood Bank.

Cathy Alegria, the Donor Program Coordinator at Southcoast Health, told WBSM's Phil Paleologos that blood collected during Wednesday's blood drive will be used to help South coast residents who undergo a wide array of medical procedures.

The Southcoast Blood Bank is located at Saint Luke's Hospital at 101 Page Street in New Bedford.

Those interested in donating blood should call 508-973-5320 or click here for more information.

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