After 67 years, 800,000 volunteer hours and more than $5 million raised for its parent health facility, Lawrence Hospital Center”™s Bargain Box in Bronxville will close its doors in June.
“We are sad to lose the Bargain Box,” said Tracy Conte, vice president of Lawrence Hospital Center, in a prepared statement. “It has been an institution here in the village for 67 years and has had a great run. The decision to close was difficult for everyone involved, especially our volunteers, but everyone agreed the time has come.”
The ground-floor store on Palmer Avenue offered everything from old books to furnishings to sports equipment and costume jewelry. It was run by the Lawrence Hospital Auxiliary, of which Helen Lovell is president.
“Throughout its history, our volunteers have given 800,000 hours of service and sales from the Bargain Box have amounted to more than $5 million that”™s been donated back to the hospital,” said Lovell. “I am sure that the friendships that have developed working together through the years will continue.”
The hospital reports the store had seen sales slide and donations drop off recently.
The hospital has no immediate plans for the 3,000 square feet that will be vacated when the store empties, reporting it will explore options for how to best utilize the space for patient care.
The Bargain Box will remain open until June 21. It will continue to accept donations until the end of May.
