The building for Second Wind Thrift Store is scheduled to be demolished.
The Second Wind Thrift Store, operated by the nonprofit Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center Inc., fell victim to this year’s heavy winter and closed its doors on Friday, according to a news release issued by Carson City.
“The building suffered substantial damage that is beyond repair, and to maintain the safety of the public, the building is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks,” reads the release.
The store is a funding source for the Meals on Wheels program. The building served as the original Carson City Senior Center that was established in 1972 by members of the local Kiwanis Club. Members saved several buildings and homes that were slated to be torn down and moved them to the spot where the current thrift store sits.
“Over the years, what started as two homes put together grew into what is there today, at least five different buildings and homes, some estimated to be over 100 years old,” the release says. “Once the current senior center opened its doors in 1990, the original building became a thrift store, raising funds for the Meals on Wheels program that provides nutritious fresh meals to eligible Carson City seniors.”
Meals on Wheels provides meals for 310 seniors each day and has a waiting list. Annually, Meals on Wheels delivers over 100,000 meals, according to the city. The program relies on grants and donations to operate.
“Meals on Wheels is a vital service to the Carson City community, ensuring seniors at significant risk of hunger and isolation have a healthy meal and a caring concern and attention to their welfare,” reads the release. “The program has been delivering meals to the community for nearly 50 years. The impact of the closure of the Second Wind Thrift Store will be felt immediately as the profit from the store supplied enough funds to feed 11 seniors for an entire year, just shy of 4,232 meals.”
The nonprofit that runs the store is searching for a new home for the thrift shop and exploring new funding opportunities.
“If there is ever a time to support Meals on Wheels, the time is now,” the release said.
Members of the community who would like to support Meals on Wheels may make monetary donations to the Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, Nevada, 89706, call 775-883-0703 or visit the website at carsoncityseniorcenter.org.