<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3OQmrU_0wDuq9Aa00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3OQmrU_0wDuq9Aa00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Dino Flammia</figcaption></figure><p>FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — You can help save a life, in between your clothes shopping and dinner.</p><p>In the face of a national need for blood donations, <a href="https://www.freeholdracewaymall.com/">Freehold Raceway Mall</a> is hosting a blood drive on Oct. 21.</p><p>The event, which is being conducted in partnership with New Jersey Blood Services, is open to walk-ins, but appointments are encouraged.</p><p>New Jersey Blood Services is making an urgent appeal for donors, to help this region and others, as the nation continues to deal with interruptions from recent hurricane activity in Southern states.</p><p><a href="https://nj1015.com/hurricane-milton-aftermath-assistance/">Extreme weather</a> has cancelled blood drives and impacted operations at blood centers.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39cyWq_0wDuq9Aa00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39cyWq_0wDuq9Aa00" width="795" height="573" ><figcaption>Freehold Raceway Mall (Google Street View)</figcaption></figure><p>According to America's Blood Centers, more than 40% of the blood centers in North America that have reported a supply level are working with a blood supply of less than three days.</p><h2>Blood drive at Freehold Raceway Mall</h2><p>⚫ Monday, Oct. 21</p><p>⚫ 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.</p><p>⚫ Macy's, lower level</p><p>To schedule an appointment, <a href="https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/city">use this form</a> or call New Jersey Blood Services at 800-933-2566.</p><p><a href="mailto:trenton.dme@townsquaremedia.com?subject=Feedback%20or%20correction">Report a correction</a> <i>👈 | 👉</i> <a href="https://nj1015.com/contact-nj-1015-newsroom/">Contact our newsroom</a></p><h2>Don't get fooled: Here's 24 scam texts I received in just one month</h2><p>Although some may be humorous, others appear legit. Here are 24 texts I received in just one month's time, as well as one I'm surprised I never got.</p><p>Spam texts are listed in the same order that was received.</p><h2>LOOK: 50 Beloved Retail Chains That No Longer Exist</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/business-economy/major-retail-chains-no-longer-exist">Stac</a><a href="https://stacker.com/business-economy/major-retail-chains-no-longer-exist">﻿</a><a href="https://stacker.com/business-economy/major-retail-chains-no-longer-exist">ker</a> takes a look at 50 major retail chains that no longer exist and the reasons for their demise. </p></div></body>

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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — You can help save a life, in between your clothes shopping and dinner. In the face of a national need for blood donations, Freehold Raceway Mall is hosting a blood drive on Oct. 21. The event, which is being conducted in partnership with New Jersey Blood...