Putnam County Community Thrift Store

Putnam County Community Thrift Store (PCCTS) was formed by Bill Croy in 1976 with the help of many volunteers from a desire to help those in need within Putnam County. It is a thriving operation which caters also to students, middle class and those people that purchase at normal garage sales, and special events. CHRISTMAS FOR THE NEEDY
Our main project is, as it was in the beginning, providing tho

se families in need with food, clothing, toys, household items, etc. at
Christmas time. We distribute toys to families through the Toys for Tots program organized by the Putnam Optimist. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PCCTS assists at times of disaster & other circumstances. We assist on a case-by-case basis. CHOICE FOOD PANTRY
Profits from the retail store are used to purchase food for the Choice Food Pantry located in the back of the store. Families are given "points" based on the number of people in their household that they can use weekly in the Choice Food Pantry. Families MUST be a resident of Putnam County to participate. The majority of the food is purchased through West Ohio Food Bank in Lima, Ohio & Kohl's Market in Ottawa. We also receive (& greatly appreciate) donations from various local organizations. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm, Sat. 10-12pm

BABY NEEDS
We offer diapers & educational resources for young moms. We also recycle excess clothing, cardboard from various localities, scrap metal, jewelry, toys & books.