Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop Reopens With Safety Measures

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop announced this week the shop has reopened with safety measures in place, including contactless donations. The thrift shop, located on Hamilton Avenue, is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All proceeds directly benefit patient care at Greenwich Hospital. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

"We are delighted to welcome the community safely back to our thrift shop," Stacey Green, director of volunteer services, said in a statement.

According to an announcement, all thrift shop customers and staff must wear face masks and use hand sanitizer, available at the entrance, before entering the shop. Only 10 customers will be allowed in the store at a time.

Additionally, plexiglas barriers have been installed at the register, and markers reminding shoppers to adhere to social distancing protocols and remain 6 feet apart have been placed on the selling floor. Bathrooms and dressing areas will remain closed to the public.

Contactless donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday only. Donors can place their merchandise directly in the large portable storage units located in the back of the shop's parking lot.

The merchandise will remain in the storage units for six days before entering the shop, as per infection prevention guidelines. Customers can pick up donation forms in the tent by the storage units.

Plexiglas dividers will be in place at work stations in the donation areas.