ANSONIA – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Ansonia Armory (5 State St.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
You can register to give blood here.
State Rep. Kara Rochelle, state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, and Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka are sponsoring the blood drive. A full press release sent by Rep. Rochelle’s office is included below:
State Representative Kara Rochelle will host a community blood drive at the Ansonia Armory on February 16th with State Senator Jorge Cabrera and Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka. The Blood Drive will take place at the Ansonia Armory located at 5 State Street in Ansonia, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on February 16th, 2026.
“Donating blood can save a life. This is a great way to do something meaningful and is a small act that can have a major impact,” said Representative Rochelle. “I am proud to work alongside Senator Cabrera and Mayor Tyszka to bring this event to our community. Together we can make the difference between life and death for others.”
“Ansonia is a city that believes in coming together to help each other. Giving blood is a simple act that can make a big difference,” said Mayor Frank Tyszka. “As a ten-gallon donor myself, I ask everyone who is able to do so to donate and help our neighbors in the moments when they need it the most.”
With a severe blood and platelet shortage, the Red Cross is urging people to donate blood now. Every day, people of all ages across communities are in crucial need of blood. Donating blood can make the difference for accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, those battling cancer, sickle cell patients, and more.
Individuals interested in donating can sign up at https://shorturl.at/h4CMJ. All are welcome and encouraged to donate and help local elected leaders save lives.