The American Red Cross will host its Hometown Heroes Blood drive at Holiday Inn and Suites Grand Ballroom (located at 101 Holiday Street in East Peoria) from 1 pm to 6 pm. All presenting donors will receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win gas for a year (a $6000 value). Make an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), by using the Red Cross Donor App, or online by visiting http://redcrossblood.org