Bread for blood donors

Blood donors in Woy Woy will receive $5 worth of bread for their trouble under a new scheme involving a local business.

Phil and Jenny Smith of Brumby’s Bakery in Woy Woy are donating $5 worth of bread products for each donation received at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service in Ocean Beach Road, Woy Woy.

Muffins, fruit buns and other sweet treats will also be available at the blood bank as post-donation refreshments.

The scheme is part of a State-wide sponsorship by Brumby’s of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

The blood bank requires 100 donations every day on the Central Coast to meet routine demands in local hospitals.

"Often the collections fall well below this," said blood bank spokesman Catherine Hurley.

"The Australian Red Cross Blood Service would really appreciate your support of the Woy Woy Blood Bank."

Catherine Hurley August 16