Allendale-Fairfax JROTC to host Red Cross blood drive Feb. 3, 2026

Allendale‑Fairfax High School will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place in the AFHS multipurpose room and aims to draw donations from across Allendale County to support regional blood supplies.

Residents who want to give blood are asked to register on the Red Cross website and enter Sponsor Code: AllendaleHS to reserve a time slot. The district’s online posting includes a donor reminder: “Please eat iron enriched meals and drink water -leading up to drive.” The same listing also notes the incentive for donors, stating verbatim that “All donors will receive a $20 e gift card [...]”, the posting did not include further details on eligibility or timing for the e‑gift card.

Volunteer support is a major operational need for the drive. The district posting calls out: “VOLUNTEERS 83 NEEDED! Help our district by joining our team as a volunteer SCAN QR CODE.” Two volunteer information sessions are listed: “December 16th - 9AM DISTRICT OFFICE” and “January 15th - 5:30PM VIA ZOOM.” For anyone seeking more information or alternate sign-up methods, the listing directs residents to contact “Ms. Lynda Hall, HR Department Specialist at (803) 584-4603 or halll@acs.k12.sc.us.”

A school announcement accompanying the event lists the AFHS JROTC as the local organizer of the drive. The school’s Facebook post encouraged participation, stating: “Our blood drive with Red Cross will be next Tuesday at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Giving blood is one of the simplest ways to give back.” That social message reinforces the district listing and the call for both donors and volunteers.

The Red Cross drive appears alongside other notices on the district and school pages. One posted flyer promotes a chorus fundraiser with a fast-approaching deadline: “AFMHS CHORUS 510 DONATION SHEET 的 ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX CHOIR ... TOP 3 FILLERS WILL WIN PRIZES DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026.” The district also posted a planning meeting notice reading in part: “ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT STRATEGIC CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING MEETING ... JANUARY 20H | 5:30 PM,” and a separate operational update confirmed normal schedules following a winter storm and announced basketball games versus Ridgeland.

For Allendale County residents, the Feb. 3 drive is a near-term community need: it offers an easy way to support local hospitals and a clear volunteer opportunity for those looking to help. Donors should register early using Sponsor Code AllendaleHS and follow the posted advice to eat iron-enriched meals and drink water before donating. Volunteers should contact Ms. Lynda Hall for sign-up details and to confirm attendance at one of the listed information sessions.