{"id":2287,"date":"2021-06-21T21:23:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T21:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/thrift-stores-in-ontario-are-open-and-accepting-donations\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T08:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T08:06:47","slug":"thrift-stores-in-ontario-are-open-and-accepting-donations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/2021\/06\/thrift-stores-in-ontario-are-open-and-accepting-donations\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrift Stores in Ontario are Open and Accepting Donations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ontario\u2019s Salvation Army thrift stores are open for business!<\/p>\n<p>After being shut down for more than 100 days due to pandemic restrictions affecting non-essential stores, people can once again shop or drop off donations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were lineups at most of the stores, if not all of them, so we\u2019re really happy to see everybody and they are happy to see us,\u201d said Lindsay Robinson, The Salvation Army\u2019s National Recycling Operations (NRO) Marketing and Communications Manager.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are operating at a significantly reduced capacity, but we had a stellar weekend regardless. Many guests that come into the stores are regulars and our store staff know people by name so it was great to see familiar faces and be able to welcome them back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/TSA-March-2019-80-scaled-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7740\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/TSA-March-2019-80-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/a>According to Ontario\u2019s COVID-19 protocols, thrift stores were deemed a non-essential service, resulting on the closure of the 41 NRO thrift stores and 50 Corps-operated stores, which had a substantial financial impact on funding for Salvation Army programs and services.<\/p>\n<p>The COVID-19 shutdown did not stop thrift store managers from still being there to support the community in other ways. Working with Emergency and Disaster Services, store personnel would aid families or people in crisis, such as following a fire at their home. In cases like that, store managers would collect clothing and furniture for the family and provide it at no cost.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVulnerable members of the community that work with Community and Family Services were able to redeem a voucher despite the closures. The staff would compile the items on their voucher and we provided curb side pick-up for them to make sure they were getting their needs met, free of charge,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n<p>May Strutt, National Communications and Engagement Specialist, National Recycling Operations, said they sought to maintain a connection to the community with regular communications to Ontarians through email newsletters and social media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Ontario, many people appreciated hearing from us throughout the temporary closure. We shared good news stories, let people know that we are still here serving neighbours in need and that being part of our community helps make a positive impact in so many ways,\u201d Strutt said.<\/p>\n<p>Since stores have reopened, there has been a major influx of items being dropped off at thrift stores. Robinson thanked donors for stockpiling their household items for when stores started taking in donations again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDonations are the heart of what we do, and we would not exist without them. We\u2019re so glad that people have been able to hold on to their donations during the closure. A lot of people did, which is great to know that people kept us in mind,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n<p>Summer clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as useful household items in gently used good condition, are much needed at Ontario\u2019s thrift stores. No large furniture is currently being accepted and clothing should not be soiled, stained, or wet.<\/p>\n<p>The Salvation Army asks that donations be dropped off only during the posted opening hours of the store. Thrift store locations and hours can be found online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thriftstore.ca\">www.thriftstore.ca<\/a>. Please contact guestservices@salvationarmy.ca for more information.<\/p>\n<p>By Chris McGregor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontario\u2019s Salvation Army thrift stores are open for business! 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