Medic Regional Blood Center says blood product usage continues to be high and inventory is low to critical for most blood types.

Medic staff will be grilling hot dogs at various locations from the July18th through the 22nd. Donors will receive a hot dog, chips and drink when donating next week. Donors will also receive a ticket to a TN Smokies Baseball game, a MEDIC summer shirt, a Texas Roadhouse coupon, and the chance to win one of several prizes.

As a reminder, Medic has teamed up with United Way of Greater Knoxville to offer a $5000 mini-grant to the nonprofit that has the most blood product donors this summer.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment.