Cornelius-based Financial Independence Group will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross 1-4 pm Oct. 2 at the Bo Johnson Conference Center, 19600 West Catawba Ave. in Suite C100.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code FIG.

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.