UpdatedTue, Feb 23, 2021 at 8:20 am ET Reply Winter storms and extreme cold across the county had a 'significant' impact on blood and platelet donations. But Basking Ridge can help. (Shutterstock) BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Winter storms and extreme cold across the county had a "significant" impact on blood and platelet donations, according to the American Red Cross. But Basking Ridge can help. The Red Cross will hold three blood drives in town: March 7: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. James Roman Catholic Church, 184 S. Finley Ave. March 9: 1-6 p.m., Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Rd. March 10, 2-7 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 S. Finley Avenue