Binghamton Salvation Army Thrift Store Shutting Down

Customers and employees say they were shocked to learn of the impending closing of the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Binghamton's East Side.

The store at 5 Griswold Street offers gently-used clothing and other items at low prices.

A Binghamton resident who has been a regular shopper told WNBF News that he's "been going there for at least 30 years." He said it's "sad" that the place will be shutting down operations soon.

The man said he was told by a worker that the shop is scheduled to close on July 15. He said the store has been a good place to obtain clothing, including shoes and winter coats, at "a good, reasonable price."

The shopper said changes had been implemented at the store in recent months. He said prices had been increased and that appeared to have resulted in fewer shoppers.

Major Thomas Applin, the Salvation Army administrator who oversees the store operation, was not available for comment on Friday.

It was not known whether the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Harrison Avenue in Endicott would remain open.

A Salvation Army Thrift Store near Schenectady closed last July. A shop in Cortlandville was shut down in July 2021.

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