The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Cornerstone Community Church, 1088 Sarasota Drive, Seymour.

When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t take a summer break. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood and platelets for patients with blood disorders, trauma victims and those experiencing difficult childbirths.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

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 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 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Anyone who donates through May 19 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice and also will automatically be entered to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Details are available at recblood.org/camper.

Those who come to give between May 20 and 31 will receive an exclusive 20-ounce Red Cross aluminum water bottle and customizable sticker set while supplies last.