LifeSouth Community Blood Centers issued an emergency need for donations after a recent cyberattack against another major blood supplier in Florida has affected hospitals across the state.

According to a press release sent Thursday, LifeSouth was not affected by the cyberattack, but the nonprofit blood bank is urging the community to donate to a local center as LifeSouth is assisting hospitals throughout the state along with helping its network of hospital partners. There is currently a low supply of blood.

LifeSouth said the blood aids pediatric hospitals, open heart surgeries, patients awaiting transplants, trauma centers and emergency services.

Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card that can be used at hundreds of restaurants and retailers. If a donor gives a double red cell donation or a platelet donation, they will receive a $40 e-gift card. While at the appointment, the donor will refreshments and a mini-physical that checks iron level, temperature, blood pressure and cholesterol.

LifeSouth said people who do not regularly donate, or are first-time donors, should donate now. Regular donors are urged to bring a friend. All blood types are accepted and type O and platelet donations are especially needed.

For more information about a blood drive near you or about donating, call 888-795-2707, visit www.lifesouth.org or download the LifeSouth app. Appointments can be made online.

Donor centers across Gainesville are located at the below addresses and information on mobile blood drives happening across the region can be found at www.lifesouth.org.

Friday, Aug. 2

13th Street Donor Center at 1221 NW 13th St. in Gainesville, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Newberry Road Donor Center, 4039 Newberry Rd., Gainesville, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.                                                           

Alachua Donor Center,15652 NW US Hwy. 441, Alachua, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128 St., Newberry, noon-7 p.m.

Trenton Community, 113 S Main St, Trenton, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

UF Shands Hospital, 1600 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Fresh Market, 4120 NW 16^th Blvd., Gainesville, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.                                   

The Oaks Mall, 6419 Newberry Rd., Gainesville, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.                                

UF Foundation, 1938 W University Ave. Gainesville,1:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3

13th Street Donor Center at 1221 NW 13th St. in Gainesville, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Newberry Road Donor Center, 4039 Newberry Rd., Gainesville, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.                                                           

Alachua Donor Center,15652 NW US Hwy. 441, Alachua, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Chiefland Donor Center, 2202 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Vet Fest, 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

UF Urgent Care Eastside, 457 SE 20 St., Gainesville, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. ACE Hardware, 251 E Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.