The Salvation Army鈥檚 move in 麻豆传媒 was derailed by Hurricane Helene.
Salvation Army Development Director Andrea Beatty said the location the organization planned to move into was flooded during the storm.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store moved out of its Tannery Square location in July and is in negotiations for a new location in 麻豆传媒. Officials with the organization say they hope to reopen in the first quarter of 2025.
The Salvation Army in 麻豆传媒 moved in July from 412 A.W. Fleming Drive in Tannery Square because that鈥檚 where the ABC Store is moving.
Beatty said they are in negotiations to lease a location in Mimosa Hills shopping center on West Union Street. She said The Salvation Army is hoping to reopen in the first quarter of 2025.
In the meantime, the organization鈥檚 food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church of Morganton, located at 100 Silver Creek Road, 麻豆传媒.
A statement from the organization said its food pantry is fully stocked with non-perishable items thanks to a partnership with the Food Lion on East Union Street in 麻豆传媒. The Salvation Army said non-perishable and dry good donations will not be accepted until the first of the year, when the new thrift store location is announced.
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鈥淲e are excited to be able to reopen the food pantry to serve the Burke County community,鈥 麻豆传媒 Family Thrift Store Manager Paula Hitt said in a statement.
Proceeds from Family Thrift Stores provide financial support and services for those most vulnerable in Burke County and surrounding areas, the statement said.
Prior to closing its doors in July, the 麻豆传媒 Family Store served more than 70 families a month facing food insecurity.
Salvation Army Thrift Store Business Manager Rob Setliff told The News Herald in July the organization was looking for a building 7,000-10,000 square feet in size.
The Salvation Army said it distributed backpacks to the homeless Nov. 30 thanks to the 鈥淕od鈥檚 Got Your Back鈥 Backpack grant program funded by First Presbyterian Church. The water-resistant backpacks came complete with an anti-theft locking mechanism, USB charging port and included a solar powered charging station. Burke United Christian Ministries provided the space for distribution during their Saturday morning brunch service, the organization said.
For financial and crisis help services, call 828-322-2535. For monetary donations, call Beatty at 828-851-0017, or visit the website .
The organization鈥檚 main crisis help hotline for food assistance is 828-322-8061.
