Thrift store donation receiving centre shuts down

The Salvation Army’s Thrift Store donation receiving center located at 5400 24th Street in Vernon, will be closed for the foreseeable future as of today (March 23) at 3 p.m.

Both thrift stores, which have been closed to the public since March 18, continue to be closed to the public.

“This will be under continual assessment and the closure may be extended if circumstances necessitate this action. This decision has been made in order to ensure the health and safety of our staff and our community, and we are hopeful that full services will resume soon,” said Lt. Stefan Reid.

Reid said the Army’s Food Bank remains open to provide hampers by appointment, which may be booked by calling 250-549-4111.

“Please do not hesitate to reach out to The Salvation Army House of Hope for practical assistance and emotional care,” said Reid. “We will always be serving bag lunches from our Emergency Disasters Food Truck at The Salvation Army – House of Hope from 1 -2 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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Food donations can continue to be received at the Army’s Food Warehouse location at 5400 24th St.