The American Red Cross will host blood drives from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Bridge Community Church and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Hartland Community Center in Hartland.

According to a press release, donors of all blood types as well as all races and ethnicities are needed to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient population.

To make an appointment, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or  call 1-800-RED-CROSS.