Vikings of Solvang will host a community blood drive from 1-6 p.m.

Wednesday March 19, at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall in response to ongoing blood supply shortages.

Blood drawings will be handled by Vitalant Blood Services.

As a gift, each donor will receive a $25 dinner voucher redeemable that evening or the following day at participating local restaurants and bakeries, courtesy of the Vikings of Solvang.

Walk-ins are welcome but pre-registration is encouraged to reduce wait times.

To make an appointment, visit www.donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code 1081 to select a donation time.

Donors must be at least 18 years old and bring photo identification.

For more information, contact Blood Drive Chairman co-chairman Aaron Peterson at 805-688-8508.

The Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang