Miss Bristol County, Jillian Zucco, will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on World Blood Donor Day, Wednesday June 14, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church hall at 22 Barstow St. in Mattapoisett.

“This blood drive is a way of providing community members an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient in critical need," Zucco said.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross.

There’s a serious need of all blood types, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.

While walk-ins are welcome, it is recommended to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or by signing up online at redcrossblood.org and searching by zip code 02739.

If you cannot donate blood, consider making a tax deductible contribution to Boston Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network on her donation page: http://www.missamericaforkids.org/Donate/JillianZucco.