The Salvation Army has announced the closure of its Thrift Store in Yorkton.
“This has been a developing situation for many months. The store is no longer able to sustain itself financially. We have tried to find other solutions, however at this point, we see no alternative” said Lieutenant Samuel Tim of The Salvation Army in Yorkton in a release.
Tim explained to Yorkton This Week the Thrift Store was initiated as a way to raise funds for Salvation Army programming.
“That was the initial idea, but that was not happening in a while,” he said.
Of late, the store was not making a profit that could be turned toward programming.
“Financially it has not been viable for a while,” Tim reiterated.
The last day of operation will be September 21, however beginning immediately the Thrift Store will no longer be accepting donations of clothing or household items.
“We are so very appreciative of the community’s support and we will continue to rely on the financial support of the community to fund our delivery of service to those who rely on us in the area. Starting immediately clothing and household items should be taken to Value Village or one of the many drop boxes around Yorkton,” said Tim.
The Salvation Army has been in Yorkton since 1913. Lt. Tim says.
“Our mission has not changed. The Salvation Army will remain in Yorkton and is committed to serving the people of Yorkton and the surrounding area in any way we can,” he said.
The local work will include maintaining the food bank in the city, assured Tim.
“The food bank will not be affected (in terms of staying open),” he said.
Tim did add they will have to reply on the public for greater support moving forward for the food bank without the prospect of revenue of any kind from the thrift store.
