The closure of Goodwill stores has not only thrown people out of work, it's also left a gap in an important service.
Goodwill outlets across Ontario, including Barrie, Orillia and Newmarket ceased operations on Sunday, but other agencies have stepped up to fill the void.
"A lot more people were waiting at the door first thing yesterday when we got here to come and bring us their stuff," says Penny Coyle of the Re-Source Thrift Shop.
Coyle says people came in waves after hearing Goodwill had closed. The Bibles for Missions Thrift Stores also expect more shoppers and more donations.
It's one of the few stores to sell furniture. Staff are taking steps to make sure they're able to handle the increase in traffic.
"I think that we'll certainly be looking for more volunteers to kind of keep up with the increase in volume," says Caleb Crowley.
The biggest concern the agencies have after Goodwill closed, is people dumping donations.
The people, who work at local thrift stores had two important messages today for people who want to make donations.
First, make sure your donations are sellable, and drop them off during business hours to make sure nothing is damaged or stolen.
