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Canadian Blood Services says it has had an encouraging response from New Brunswick blood donors this week.

Still, there is a need for further assistance.

"We continue to need more help to rebuild the national blood supply," CBS stated in a news release Friday. "We still have less than our four-day optimal inventory for most blood groups, and are only filling about 75 to 85 per cent of hospital orders depending on blood type."

It is asking people to call 1-888-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for blood donors clinic information, eligibility information or to book a life-saving appointment.

The Saint John blood donor clinic on University Avenue is open Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In addition to regular clinic hours, the University Avenue clinic will open on Remembrance Day from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Individuals may also donate blood at the following locations in the coming weeks: Sussex Lions Club, 58 Willow Court, noon to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14; New Brunswick Community College - St. Andrews, 12:30 to 3:30 and 5 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24; St. Francis Xavier Church, Sussex, 2 to 4 and 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25; and Fundy High School, St. George, 2 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 27.