BY SARAH STEPHENS
ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS OWNER
A new Thrift Store is coming to Elmore County Dec. 16, and all profits will benefit the Elmore County Food Pantry. The organization is getting the store ready now, and accepting donations. If you have a large quantity of donations, volunteers can arrange pick up. The Thrift Store is located in Wetumpka in the old Bertโs Tackle Box building at 1220 Holtville Highway. See more information below, as well as information about the Elmore County Food Pantry.
From Larry Dozier
We are opening officially Thursday, December 16 at 10 a.m. We are taking donations now. If you are having a yard sale or have a large amount of items we will work with you and pick up the items for you. We are working each day and are welcoming walk ins.
Once open, hours will be Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. โ 5 p.m.
The store will be closed Wednesday and Sunday. The address is 1220 Holtville Hwy. Wetumpka, Al. It is the old Bertโs Tackle Box building. Please share if you do not mind just to get the word out. 100% of the profits from the thrift store goes toward the operation of the food pantry.
About the Elmore County Food Pantry: We exist to provide support, in the form of food, hope, and prayer, to our neighbors in need.
The Elmore County Food Pantry is an approved 501(c)(3). We primarily operate on the generosity of our community businesses, churches, schools, and individuals who support us through financial donations. Other than our director, all aspects of the pantry operation (office, stockroom, drivers, counselors, baggers, loaders, computers, etc) are conducted by an incredible group of faithful volunteers.
We welcome new volunteers any time! We accept financial donations at PO Box 384 Wetumpka, AL 36092 or/and all food donations at our pantry location at 515 Boundary Street in Wetumpka.
We distribute food at no cost to individuals and families in need who qualify for assistance. We accept new applications on Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday each week 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. -2. Please call our office and one of our volunteers will be happy to speak with you about the paperwork you need in order to apply. 334.567.3232. The address is 515 West Boundary Street, Wetumpka.
