Local LivingTuesday, November 3
GraceWorks more than doubled its leased space for its Franklin thrift store and food pantry
The Franklin Daily News team
If you've dropped off donations at GraceWorks Ministries, you'll find more room. The Franklin nonprofit held a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Oct. 29, for its expanded thrift store at 104 Southeast Parkway.
GraceWorks' leased space grew from 25,000 to 65,000 square feet
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Before | 25,000 sq. ft. |
| Now | 65,000 sq. ft. |
CEO Alicia Bell called it “an answered prayer.” Turning away some donations for lack of space pushed the expansion, she said. Shoppers will find new categories like outdoor furniture, tools, arts and crafts and children's toys.
- Food pantry: Wednesday evenings, 3:30 to 6 p.m., a first
- Parking: 40 new spaces behind the building
- Flex area: 100 seats for meetings, speakers and volunteers
- Donation drop-off: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GraceWorks' expansion is a stopgap before a permanent home
- Oct. 29GraceWorks held a ribbon-cutting for its expanded thrift store.
- Dec.Volunteers will sort toys for the annual Manger holiday event in the new space.
- June 2030GraceWorks' current lease on Southeast Parkway runs through June 2030.
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source
The space is temporary. GraceWorks could eventually move to The Banks at Brownland if Franklin and county officials approve it, and developer BLVD Capital has offered to donate six acres for a permanent home.
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source