St. Benedict’s Shelter for Men will open two booths at T&T Vendors Mall starting March 17, doubling as a way to generate extra funding and manage the large volume of donated items.
Items will be sorted before they are taken to T&T. If St. Benedict’s clients need any of the donated items, they will remain at the shelter. Otherwise, items will be sold at T&T to generate shelter revenue.
“Daviess County residents have always supported St. Benedict’s, and we are so appreciative,” said Executive Director Harry Pedigo. “We have no doubt they will help us out again by donating gently used items for us to sell or by coming to the store to buy items at our booths.”
In preparation of opening its booths, the shelter welcomes donations of furniture, clothing, shoes, games, sports equipment, electronics and household items.
Contributed items are tax deductible and can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at St. Benedict’s, 1001 W. Seventh St.
When customers enter T&T, located at 601 Commerce Drive, they should turn left and go to booths 2 and 3. A St. Benedict’s banner will help customers find the nonprofit’s booths.
Pedigo is excited about future opportunities that could grow out of this new project. In the meantime, he expects the venture to generate much-needed revenue for daily operations and continuing expenses from COVID-19.
