The Salvation Army marked the re-opening of its thrift store in St. Joseph Wednesday with a ribbon cutting.

The new store is located at 619 S. 5th St. next to The Salvation Army Corps community center and Booth Center Shelter for the homeless. It replaces The Salvation Army’s thrift store that existed at 810 N. 22nd Street, which closed in late January. With the opening of this new store, all Salvation Army services in St. Joseph are now all conveniently located on the same grounds.

The new Salvation Army thrift store will sell quality new and gently used clothing, appliances, furniture, household goods, toys and electronics, all at affordable prices.

Donations of items in good useable condition are welcome and may be dropped off at the store during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm.

The store is an important source of income for the funding of programs and services provided by The Salvation Army in St. Joseph, including feeding programs, emergency assistance, youth and senior programs and more.

“Our thrift store offers the opportunity for people to donate quality items they no longer need to help support important programs in our community,” said Captain Chuck Cook with The Salvation Army in St. Joseph. “It will be a great place for shoppers to find all the things they need at affordable prices or for that person who’s looking for a unique or vintage item for a special occasion.”

A Grand Opening event is set for Saturday, March 21st from 10 am to 5 pm, featuring door prizes, special discounts and complimentary hot dogs and drinks for the public.

For more information about the Salvation Army in St. Joseph or the new thrift store, contact Captain Chuck Cook, 816-232-5824.