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Gourmet Food Trucks Today at Hoag Blood Drive
Brats Berlin and Calbi will be serving lunch today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hoag Health Center. On Thursday from 1 to 6:45 p.m. donors will receive a free Subway sandwich plus a 50 percent off voucher.
Local gourmet food trucks will be selling meals today -- and free Subway sandwiches will be given on Thursday -- to those who participate in a blood drive at Hoag Hospital.
Blood and platelet donations will be taken today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hoag Health Center, 500 Superior Ave. Brats Berlin will be selling Bratwurst meals and Calbi will offer Korean-Mexican fusion dishes.
On Thursday anyone who donates blood at Hoag between 1 and 6:45 p.m. will receive a free Subway sandwich plus a 50 percent off voucher for their next meal at Subway. Donations will be accepted at 510 Superior Ave., Suite 130.
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Hoag spokeswoman Meghan Voisinet says the great thing about donating at the health center is that it will benefit the local community.
"Each unit of blood donated goes directly to a patient at Hoag," she said.
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One unit of blood can benefit up to three people, she said.
To make an appointment to donate, please call 949-764-5621, or email donateblood@hoag.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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