Popular Central Florida thrift store, damaged by Hurricane Ian reopens for business Monday

WINTER PARK, Fla. — A popular Central Florid thrift store damaged by flood waters during Hurricane Ian is set to reopen with new features for its customers.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida (BGCCF) Thrift Store, located on State Road 436 in Winter Park, will reopen for business on Monday after being closed for six months

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After sustaining major flood damage from Hurricane Ian, the community rallied behind the damaged store, contributing volunteer time, merchandise donations, and other support to refurbish the store.

According to a news release, the store contains 10,000 square feet of shopping space and features extensive clothing and housewares departments.

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The new features include an “Antique Alley,” a Retro & Vintage Section, and a Disney Department with new merchandise provided by the popular attraction.

The store provides more than $200,000 in annual revenues to BGCCF, the region’s largest provider of free and reduced-cost mentoring and after-school care to underserved families.

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The store reopens Monday, March 6 with store hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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