Central Jersey Blood Supply 'Dangerously Low' Blood Center Says

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - The Central Jersey Blood Center says the area is experiencing "dangerously low" supplies of certain blood types due to recent hospital emergencies, which required massive amounts of O negative blood.

The recent donations decrease are attributed to a trauma case, complicated deliveries and weather challenges, which resulted in 1,000 less donations than usual, according to the organization's Facebook page.

The center needs O negative, B negative and B positve blood donations.

"We need your help to overcome this shortage, so act now!" the post states.

Schedule your lifesaving appointment here:https://goo.gl/UGDfuh.

The center has three donation centers. They include:

Shrewsbury Main Donation Center, 494 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, 732-842-5750.

Toms River Donation Center, 1256 Indian Head Road, Toms River, 732-349-3100/

Howell Donation Center - Howell Plaza Shopping Center, 4068 Route 9, Howell, 732-901-0720..

The Central Jersey Blood Center (CJBC) is a community-based, non-profit blood collection and distribution organization that has been serving NJ residents for over 50 years. Its mission is to save lives by providing safe, high quality blood products and services to patients in need.

Logo: Courtesy of Central Jersey Blood Center