Mankato Family YMCA hosting blood drive American Red Cross in need of blood Mankato Family YMCA hosting blood drive By Marissa Voss | December 20, 2020 at 9:04 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 9:06 AM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato Family YMCA is hosting a blood drive this week to help with the increased need for blood donations. The American Red Cross will be at the Mankato YMCA on Dec. 21st from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in their red gym. All of the donated blood will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. There will be safety measures and physical distancing put in place. ”I think it’s so beneficial, there are so many people that are in need of blood transfusions through this. I’ve seen friends of my own that have corona and had to get blood transfusions. It is a nationwide shortage,” Mankato YMCA Member Relations Director Ashley Dahlman said.