Yokefellow Service Center, Inc.

Yokefellow Service Center, Inc. Yokefellow Service Center, Inc. Thrift Store Hours: M-F: 10-5, Sat: 10-3. Donation Hours: M-F 10-4:00, Sat: 10-2. Murray and Mrs.

is a 501(c)3 nonprofit assisting Rutherford County, NC residents in crisis (utilities, rent, medications, food & clothing by appointment. The Reverend Jerry Murray, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Forest City and Jewell Blanton Hill, a church member, organized Rutherford County’s local Yokefellow Service Center in April 1967. Being moved by the vast needs of the disadvantaged in Ruthe

rford County, Rev. Hill visited the National Headquarters of Yokefellow in Indiana. There they were inspired to join the national organization. The local Yokefellow Service Center was incorporated in December 1968. After several years, the Board of Directors and Council Members made the decision to withdraw from the national organization and utilize the funds spent for dues on food for low-income county residents. Yokefellow was initially conceived by Christians (working across denominational and racial boundaries) to develop opportunities for the disadvantaged by identifying and meeting social service needs at a time when there was a lack of such agencies in the county. The operation was staffed totally by volunteers and provided food and clothing to the needy; funded by the donations of concerned churches and individuals

Yokefellow initiated a variety of pilot programs as well as supplemented and expanded existing programs. Achievements over the years include: a chaplaincy program at Rutherford hospital, telephone and visitation programs for shut-ins and elderly, school tutoring programs, financial counseling programs, pastoral counseling programs, provided money and transportation to summer camp programs for underprivileged children, Christmas Cheer in association with Salvation Army, Prison Ministry and Broughton Days. The sponsorship and responsibility for some of these programs have been turned over to other organizations and agencies. These programs are still thriving. Yokefellow still coordinates (through churches) the Prison Ministry; which provides a program to the inmates at the Spindale Correctional Unit on Tuesday evenings, and Broughton Days; where Broughton Hospital patients are invited, on a monthly basis, to individual churches for a program and a meal. In addition, Yokefellow piloted a new program in 2007. Building Foundations, a mental health counseling program was a timely response to the privatization of North Carolina’s Mental Health System.

08/02/2026

Yokefellow Nonprofit Thrift Store
Half-Price Sale
August 3 - 8
M-F: 10-5 Sat: 10-3

Overheard Yokefellow Thrift Store conversations:“Would you look at that!” WOW those colors are amazing!” “That matches...
07/30/2026

Overheard Yokefellow Thrift Store conversations:
“Would you look at that!” WOW those colors are amazing!” “That matches my Mom’s pattern. Been looking for years to complete her collection.” “That’s my size, and look at the price; I could never afford this brand before.” “My granddaughter would love that.” “My wife will never want me to have another…Oh wait, she loves those…
I know what to do, one of these for me, and two of those for her! All is good 😊. Shopping Yokefellow is the BEST. Greatest reason of all, the proceeds help the community!
GET A BARGAIN - BE A BLESSING

Remember Golden Tuesday!
07/20/2026

Remember Golden Tuesday!

Final day of July Half-Price Sale! Open Saturday from 10 AM until 3 PM. You can’t imagine the choices you will find 😳. ...
07/11/2026

Final day of July Half-Price Sale! Open Saturday from 10 AM until 3 PM. You can’t imagine the choices you will find 😳. Shop Yokefellow Thrift Store at 132 Blanton Street, Spindale, NC TODAY!

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07/08/2026

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💙 Rutherford County Social Services is now accepting applications for the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). Assistance is available for eligible households experiencing a heating or cooling-related emergency.

Please share this post so friends, family, neighbors, or anyone in our community who may need assistance can learn more.

To apply or learn more:
📞 Call: 828-287-1248
💻 Apply online: https://epass.nc.gov/

*Funding is limited, and applications will be accepted until all available funds have been exhausted.

07/06/2026

It’s Half-Price
Week @ Yokefellow Thrift Store
July 6 - 11
Don’t miss this one!

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND🇺🇸
07/03/2026

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND🇺🇸

07/02/2026

Yokefellow Thrift Store will be closed Saturday, July 4th! Have a safe and happy holiday 🎆

Yokefellow Administration Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The Thrift Store will be open 10 - 5. SATURDAY, J...
07/02/2026

Yokefellow Administration Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The Thrift Store will be open 10 - 5. SATURDAY, JULY 4th, THE THRIFT STORE WILL BE CLOSED!
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!

Want to bring a new feel to your space for a nice change? Here are a few of the many that Yokefellow’s Thrift Store has ...
07/02/2026

Want to bring a new feel to your space for a nice change? Here are a few of the many that Yokefellow’s Thrift Store has at amazing prices! Several are signed by the artist, signed and numbered, plus many more to choose from.

Address

132 Blanton Street
Spindale, NC
28160

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18282870776

Website

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