Baystate Noble Hospital Calls for Food, Toy, and Blood Donations

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital is dedicated to giving back to the community it serves. On Nov. 18, it begin a month long Food and Toy Drive in an effort to assist Westfield-area families in need this holiday season.

Boxes are located in the Baystate Noble Hospital Café, front lobby, and Blood Donor Center, and donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Donations will be delivered in December by Santa’s helpers from Baystate Noble Hospital to the Westfield Food Pantry and the Salvation Army, to be distributed to local families.

In addition, each year, a seasonal decline in blood donations often occurs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day when donors are busy with family gatherings and travel. Baystate Noble Hospital is encouraging eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season.

The Baystate Noble Donor Center is open Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments and pre-registration are recommended; however, walk-ins are also welcome. To make an appointment, call the center at (413) 794-4600.