TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --
The Tyndall Thrift Shop is moving locations from building 745 to building 1506 Feb. 3.
There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., to commemorate the official opening.
The building that previously housed the thrift store has been scheduled for demolition. The new building will offer four times the floor space of the previous building, improving visibility and bring in new shoppers.
"When the opportunity came up for us to relocate, we were very excited about it," said Kat Kosmala, Tyndall Officer's Spouse's Club president. "What we do is really going to grow."
The thrift shop is dedicated to giving back to the community, said Kosmala. The money raised is donated to base booster clubs, scholarships and charities dedicated to the well-being of the community. Items are also donated to organizations such as Goodwill, rescue missions and other charities.
Last year, the shop was able to give more than $20,000 in donations and $20,000 in scholarships.
Along with being a cheap alternative to buying uniforms, the thrift shop sells a large variety of items such as electronics, kitchen appliances, clothing for all ages and books. Also, the increased floor space will allow the shop to sell furniture.
"You can look at the thrift shop as an alternative to better manage your finance," said Luissette Nunez, Tyndall Thrift Shop manager. "We have a new Air Force where we are doing more with less. The items we sell are not run-down items; people give us things that they feel someone else can really use."
Most of those working at the thrift shop are volunteers. Over the last six month, volunteers have racked up more than 2,500 hours serving Team Tyndall.
"This shop has been a lot of people's passions, from our old board and leadership to our new board and leadership," said Kosmala. "This has come through a lot of hard work and manpower."