The Salvation Army Thrift Store is opening a new 10,000-square-foot location in Peterborough on Nov. 27, marking the organization’s 40th store in Ontario.
The store, located at 81 George St. N, will offer a range of affordable clothing and household goods. The organization says proceeds from purchases and donations help fund local Salvation Army programs, including food banks, shelters, addiction rehabilitation and emergency relief services.
“As more people look for ways to stretch their budgets while making sustainable choices, we’re thrilled to open our doors in Peterborough,” said Ted Troughton, managing director of The Salvation Army Thrift Store.
“This new location will provide an accessible shopping experience for individuals and families while helping fund Salvation Army programs and services that support those in need.”
Troughton said each new store contributes to the organization’s community work.
“Each store opening is more than an expansion. It’s an opportunity to make a difference,” he said. “Together with our donors and guests, we’re helping build stronger, more resilient communities, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m.”
The new store will sell gently used clothing, household items, electronics, art and books. Shopping hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and donations are accepted daily. A full list of accepted items and store hours is available at thriftstore.ca.
The Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations) is a non-profit organization and the only national division of The Salvation Army. Through its 95 Thrift Stores across Canada, the organization offers savings on gently used clothing, textiles, and household items while generating funds to support local programs, services, and emergency relief efforts. As one of the country’s largest textile collectors and a leader in textile diversion in the charitable sector, The Salvation Army Thrift Store diverted over 80 million pounds of items from landfills last year.
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