Right now, the American Red Cross has an ongoing critical need for blood product donations as uncertainties remain during this coronavirus pandemic.

Blood drives continue to be cancelled at an alarming rate and patients need a sufficient blood supply throughout the many weeks of this crisis and beyond. Healthy individuals are needed to schedule an appointment to give in the days and weeks ahead to help patients counting on lifesaving blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma.

This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients fighting cancer.

Visit www.redcross.org today to schedule an appointment at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center or the Pomona Blood Donation Center.

Changes to city’s senior meal service, activities

Both the Joslyn Center and the Blaisdell Center are closed. Boxed lunches will be available in front of the Joslyn Center for nutrition program participants on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Mondays, participants will receive boxed lunches for Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesdays, participants will receive boxed lunches for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All senior clubs, classes, support groups, and social gatherings are cancelled until further notice.

Dial?A?Ride fares have been suspended, according to the city manager’s report. Tickets are not needed for rides.