Salvation Army
Officials: Cessation of Thrift Store Operations Does Not Affect Salvation Army North Platte Corps or Its Programs and Services
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (January 2, 2024) – The Salvation Army North Platte Corps announced today that its local thrift store (1101 S. Cottonwood St.) will cease operations as of the end of the business day on January 31, 2024.
Salvation Army North Platte Corps officials said the store closing was brought on by declining store sales and increased costs of doing business amid the nationwide inflation crisis. A total of five thrift store employees will be affected.
“This was an extremely difficult decision to make,” said Lt. Camon Landry of The Salvation Army North Platte Corps. “We only made the decision after looking at all possible options to keep the store running. In the end, store sales simply weren’t enough to overcome the increasingly high costs of keeping the store open.”
Meantime, The Salvation Army North Platte Corps (1020 N. Adams Ave.) will remain open to serve the community. Neither the Corps nor its various social services programs will be affected by the store’s ceasing of operations.
“We want everyone to know that The Salvation Army will still continue to serve North Platte and the surrounding area after the thrift store ceases operations,” said Lt. Landry. “Our commitment to serving those in need is as strong as ever, and we thank the community for its support and understanding.”